Molecular formula

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The molecular formula of a molecule is the actual number and type of atoms in a particular molecule of any substance[1]. This is not to be confused with Empirical formula which is the simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a molecule. For example in Methane (CH4) the molecular formula is CH4 as one Carbon atom and four Hydrogen atoms are present in one methane molecule.


References

  1. ↑ About.com Education-Chemistry. Molecular formula and Empirical formula. http://chemistry.about.com/od/molecularformulas/a/Molecular-Formula-And-Empirical-Formula.htm fckLRAccessed 18/11/12 Anne Marie Helmenstine,Ph.D.
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