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The formula of a substance(element or compound) tells us the number of molecules in the in the substance(element or compound).

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What does a chemical formula tell you about a pure substance?

It tells you the elements and the proportions of those elements that are present to make the pure substance.


How can you tell a substance is a compound by looking at its' formula?

the formula tells youwhich elements make up a compound as well as how many atoms of each element are present.


How can you tell that a substance is a compound by looking at it formula?

the formula tells youwhich elements make up a compound as well as how many atoms of each element are present.


What does a compound formula tell you?

A compound formula, or molecular formula, tells you about the chemical composition of the substance in terms of the number of atoms of that element that are present. From there, the empirical formula may also be derived by simplifying the molecular formula, as well as its structural formula.


Which substance shows a substance that is not molecular?

A formula unit.


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What is the name Substance formula nitrogen oxygen?

The substance is called nitrous oxide, with the chemical formula N2O.


Which formula show a substance that is not molecular?

A formula unit.


Is methane an elemental substance or a compound substance?

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What substance is C3H8?

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Can you determine the molecular formula of a substance from its percent composition?

Not completely. The empirical formula of a substance can be determined from its percent composition, but a determination of molecular weight is needed to decide which multiple of the empirical formula represents the molecular formula.


What is Another name for formula units?

A formula unit can also be referred to a mole unit. A mole or formula unit is the smallest amount of a substance that contains all the atoms or elements of a substance.