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Distinguish between a molecular formula and a structural formula.
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A molecular formula is a representation of a chemical compound that shows the number and types of atoms present in a molecule, but does not provide information about the arrangement of those atoms. For example, the molecular formula for water is H₂O, indicating Show more…
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