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It tells you what type of bonding whether; Ionic, Metallic, Covalent Network or Molecular Covalent. It tells you the elements that make up the compound. It also tells you the stage of matter; solid, liquid or gas. And since you known the elements you can find out really anything you want to know about it like; # of protons, # of neutrons, mass number, atomic weight, reactivity, etc.
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∙ 11y agoIf it is a molecular compound, the formula indicates the numbers of atoms of each element in one molecule of the compound. If it's an ionic compound, the formula unit indicates the lowest whole number ratio of ions in the compound.
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∙ 13y agoThe formula of a chemical compound tells you which elements are in the compound, as well as their relative percentages. for example, H2O (water) indicates that it has two atoms of hydrogen for every atom of oxygen.
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∙ 11y agoa formula tells how many compounds are in a radical and the type of atoms they are
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∙ 15y agoThe elements present and the ratio of whole numbers of atoms of those elements combined.
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∙ 9y agoIt tells you the elements that make up the compound. It also tells you the stage of matter.
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∙ 13y agoIt tells you how many and what elements this compound contains
eg.water's formula is H2O- this shows that it contains 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom.
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∙ 13y agoThe chemical composition of the compound
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Does the chemical formula of an ionic compound show the atoms in a molecule?
No. The chemical formula of an ionic compound is a formula unit and represents the lowest whole number ratio of ions in the compound. Ionic compounds are not made of molecules.
What does the formula unit for an ionic compound show?
simplest ratio of the ions
Is the formula NH4Br a molecular compound?
No; the compound with the formula NH4Br is an ionic compound.
The formula of the compound potassium dihydrogen phosphate is?
The formula of this compound is KH2PO4.
Is the formula of a compound ionic?
The formula is not ionic or covalent, the compound itself is.
What does structural formula show about a molecule of a compound?
The structural formula show the spatial aspect of the molecule.
What does show a chemical formula?
The ratio and types of elements in the compound.
What does a structural formula shows about a molecule of a compound?
The structural formula show the spatial aspect of the molecule.
Does the chemical formula of an ionic compound show the atoms in a molecule?
No. The chemical formula of an ionic compound is a formula unit and represents the lowest whole number ratio of ions in the compound. Ionic compounds are not made of molecules.
Does a molecular formula show the types and numbers of atoms present in a molecule of a compound?
Yes, structural formulae show how the atoms in a compound are arranged. For example, CH3CH2CH2CH3 is the structural formula for butane. Unlike the displayed formula, it does not show the individual bonds that are formed.
What does the formula unit for an ionic compound show?
simplest ratio of the ions
What is the definition on a combination of symbols that show ratio of elements in a compound?
Its called Chemical formula
What is the formula for the compound between cesium and iodine?
CsI.... it's not just a hit TV show, its an ionic compound as well.
What does a compounds chemical formula show?
It shows numbers and types of atoms that form the compound.
Show how to solve an compound inequality with a parenthesis in the formula?
You expand the parenthesis out first. Then simplify the rest.
Is the formula NH4Br a molecular compound?
No; the compound with the formula NH4Br is an ionic compound.
What formula represents a molecular compound?
Organic formula is a formula that shows an organic compound and its molecular arrangement.
