Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0132525763
ISBN 13: 978-0-13252-576-3

Chapter 9 - Chemical Names and Formulas - 9 Assessment - Page 300: 91

Answer

A molecular formula will show you how many, of each atom, is in a molecule of a compound. Conversely, a formula unit will only show you the lowest number of ions of a compound.

Work Step by Step

A molecular formula will show you how many, of each atom, is in a molecule of a compound. Conversely, a formula unit will only show you the lowest number of ions of a compound.
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