Empirical and Molecular Formulas
Key Questions
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Answer:
The full formula of a molecule. It states how many of each element in the molecule.
Explanation:
In a molecular formula, it states the total number of atoms of each element in a molecule.
For example, the molecular formula of glucose is
C_6H_12O_6 , and we do not simplify it intoCH_2O .And for each compound, they all have a molecular formula, but some can be similar, and those are called isomers, which are common in organic chemistry.
Mixtures do not have a single molecular formula, as they are made of many different compounds.