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Empirical & Molecular Formula

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Molecular vs Empirical Formula

The molecular formula shows the actual amount of atoms which make up a molecule. The empirical formula shows the simplest ratio of atoms which make up a molecule.

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Molecular formula

  • The molecular formula shows the actual amount of atoms which make up a molecule.
    • E.g. glucose = C6H12O6.
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Empirical formula

  • The empirical formula shows the simplest ratio of atoms which make up a molecule.
  • E.g. glucose = CH2O.

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