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The formula is for compound that have more than one type of elements that joind together. EX. (H2O) is the formula of water.
But the symbol is for one element. EX. (C) is the symbol of carbon.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoFormula is the singular form of formulae and formulas, it depends which English you're speaking. e.g British English or American English.
American --> formulas
British -->formulae
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoA compound is a tangible, concrete substance. A formula is a symbol for the compound that shows the ratios between or among the atoms that constitute the compound.
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What is the formula for compound rubidium and chlorine?
The compound formed between rubidium and chlorine has the formula RbCl.
What is the formula of the ionic compound formed between magnesium and chlorine?
The ionic compound formed between magnesium and chlorine has the formula MgCl2.
What is the formula of the compound formed between sodium and francium?
This compound doesn't exist.
Compound formed between sodium and selenium?
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The formula for the compound formed between potassium and the chlorate ion is?
kclo3
What is the different between the chemical name and the chemical formula for a compound?
the difference is that the formula does not have the same categories as the chemical compound does
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it depends if the formula. it is ionic if the bonds are formed between nonmetal and metals.
What is the formula for difference between simple interest and compound interest?
P(r/100)^2
What is the difference between strontium chloride and lithium chloride?
Strontium chloride is a compound of lithium and chlorine with the formula SrCl2. Lithium chloride is a compound of lithium and chlorine with the formula LiCl.
What is the difference between formula H 2 and formula HCI?
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What is the difference between drag slicks and formula 1 slicks?
No technical difference other than compound and size. Slick is just that there are no grooves in the surface (No tread).
What is the formula for compound rubidium and chlorine?
The compound formed between rubidium and chlorine has the formula RbCl.
What is the formula of the ionic compound formed between magnesium and chlorine?
The ionic compound formed between magnesium and chlorine has the formula MgCl2.
What is the difference beteween molecule and compound?
the difference between a molecule and a compound is the spelling.
What is the difference between a symbol and a formula?
A chemical symbol is just an abbreviation of that chemical's name while a formula will tell you how many of each different element are in a specific chemical compound.
Is there a difference between silica and silicon?
Yes. Silica is a compound with the formula SiO2, while silicon is an element with symbol Si. There are many chemical and physical differences between them.
What is the formula of one formula unit of a compound between NO2 and Be?
Formula: Be(NO2)2
