BRAINCAKETypes of Formulae
Organic molecules can be shown with several types of formula. Using butane as the example:
Molecular formula: the actual number of atoms of each element in one molecule, C4H10.
Empirical formula: the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms of each element, C2H5.
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