What is the empirical formula for the compound with the molecular formula $$C_2H_4$$ ?

The empirical formula is $$CH_2$$ .

What is the empirical formula for the compound with the molecular formula $$C_8H_{18}$$ ?

The empirical formula is $$C_2H_5$$ .

Which of the following is an example of a molecular formula? $$C_6H_{12}O_6$$ , $$CH_2O$$ , $$C_2H_5$$ , $$C_3H_6O_3$$

$$C_6H_{12}O_6$$ is an example of a molecular formula.

Which of the following is an example of an empirical formula? $$C_6H_{12}O_6$$ , $$CH_2O$$ , $$H_2O_2$$ , $$C_2H_4$$

$$CH_2O$$ is an example of an empirical formula.

True or False: The empirical formula is always a multiple of the molecular formula.

False. The molecular formula is always a multiple of the empirical formula.

What is the empirical formula for hydrogen peroxide, $$H_2O_2$$ ?

The empirical formula is $$HO$$ .

If a compound has a molecular formula of $$C_3H_6O_3$$ , what is its empirical formula?

The empirical formula is $$C_1H_2O_1$$ or simply $$CHO$$ .

What does the subscript in a molecular formula indicate?

The subscript indicates the number of atoms of each element in the molecule. For example, in $$C_2H_4$$ , there are 2 carbon atoms and 4 hydrogen atoms.

Can a molecular formula be the same as an empirical formula? Give an example.

Yes, a molecular formula can be the same as an empirical formula. For example, $$CH_4$$ is both the molecular and empirical formula for methane.

What is the significance of knowing both empirical and molecular formulas?

Knowing both formulas helps in understanding the composition and structure of compounds, which is essential in chemical reactions and stoichiometry.

Understanding Empirical and Molecular Formulas Flashcards

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What is a molecular formula?

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What is an empirical formula?

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How do you determine the empirical formula from a molecular formula?

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What is the relationship between molecular and empirical formulas?

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Is the empirical formula always the same as the molecular formula?

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No, the empirical formula is not always the same as the molecular formula. They can differ, especially in larger molecules.

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