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What does the empirical formula represent?
What does the empirical formula represent?
- The exact number of each type of atom in a compound
- The arrangement of atoms in a compound
- The total mass of the compound
- The simplified ratio of atoms in a compound (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic of the molecular formula?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the molecular formula?
- Applies only to ionic compounds
- Shows the simplified ratio of atoms
- Illustrates the arrangement of atoms and bonds
- Indicates the exact number of each type of atom in a molecule (correct)
What is the empirical formula for ethane (C₂H₆)?
What is the empirical formula for ethane (C₂H₆)?
- CH₃ (correct)
- C₄H₁₂
- C₂H₆
- CH₆
Which formula illustrates the arrangement of atoms and bonds within a molecule?
Which formula illustrates the arrangement of atoms and bonds within a molecule?
What does the formula for sodium chloride (NaCl) represent?
What does the formula for sodium chloride (NaCl) represent?
Study Notes
Chemical Formulas
- Chemical formulas provide a concise representation of the composition of chemical compounds.
- There are three main types of formulas: empirical, molecular, and structural.
- Empirical formula represents the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in a compound.
- Molecular formula shows the exact number of each type of atom in a molecule.
- Structural formula illustrates the arrangement of atoms and bonds within a molecule.
- Water (H₂O) has a molecular formula showing two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
- Ethane (C₂H₆) has a molecular formula showing two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms. The empirical formula for ethane is
CH₃, as it represents the simplest whole-number ratio of carbon to hydrogen atoms. - Sodium Chloride (NaCl) is an ionic compound, and its formula reflects the ratio of ions.
- Naming conventions exist for binary compounds, which are compounds composed of two elements.
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This quiz covers the essential concepts surrounding chemical formulas, including empirical, molecular, and structural formulas. It provides examples like water and ethane to illustrate the differences and naming conventions for binary compounds. Test your understanding of chemical composition and representation in this concise quiz.
