BRAINCAKEGeneral Formula
The general formula of a compound is the simplest algebraic ratio of atoms of each elements in the compound.
A general formula represents all members of a homologous series.
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Key terms in this lesson
- homologous series
- A set of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties, in which successive members differ by the addition of a CH2 group and show a gradual change in physical properties.
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