Question

what is a chemical formula

Answer 1

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The symbolic representation of a molecule is known as molecular formula or chemical formula.

It Represents =>

1) both the molecule and molecular mass of the compound
2) the respective numbers of different atoms present in one molecule of that compound
3) the ratios of the respective masses if the elements present in the compound.

For Example,
the formula CO2 means that↪

1) the molecular formula of Carbon Dioxide is CO2
2) each molecule contains one carbon atom joined by chemical bonds with two oxygen atoms
3) the molecular mass of carbon dioxide is 44, given that the atomic mass of carbon is 12 and that of oxygen is 16.

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Answer 2

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• The Chemical Formula of a substance is based on the composition of that substance.It indicates the type and number of atoms of each kind present in that substance.