Molecular FormulasA. While the _________ formula represents the smallest whole number ratio of elements in a compound, the ___________ formula is the actual formula of a compound.

empirical

molecular

Molecular Formulas1. For an _____ compound, the empirical and molecular formulas are typically the _____.

ionic

same

Molecular Formulas2. For a _________ (molecular) compound, the empirical and molecular formulas may or may ____ be the _____.

covalent

sameNOT

Molecular FormulasB. The relationship between a compound’s empirical and molecular formula can be written as follows:

x (empirical formula)=molecular formula

Molecular Formulas1. The number represented by x is a ______ number multiple indicating the factor by which the subscripts in the _________ formula must be multiplied to obtain the _________ formula.

whole

empirical

molecular

Molecular FormulasA. Follow the tips for the calculation of _________ formula. empirical

Molecular FormulasB. Remember that _______ mass and ______ mass are numerically _____ and therefore the molecular formula can be calculated using either of these values.

formulamolar

equal