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3.1.2.4 Empirical Formula And Molecular Formula
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#1
Front (Question)
What is the empirical formula?
Back (Answer)
The simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound
#2
Front (Question)
What is the molecular formula?
Back (Answer)
The actual number of each atoms in a compound
#3
Front (Question)
How do you work out empirical formula?
Back (Answer)
Percent to mass, mass by mole, divide by small, multiply til whole
#4
Front (Question)
What is combustion analysis?
Back (Answer)
Burn the compound in excess oxygen Measure the amounts of water, carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide By knowing the products, you can work out the reactants