Difference between Empirical formula and Molecular formula
Empirical formula |
Molecular formula |
The simplest ratio of a number of different atom present is called Empirical formula of compound. | An Actual number of each different atom present in each compound is called Molecular formula of Compound. |
If the formula is simplified then it is a Empirical formula. | Molecular formula is multiple of Empirical formula. |
The smallest possible whole number of the element present in the empirical formula it is also known as “simplest formula”. | This formula is associated with gram molecular masses which are simple whole number multiples of corresponding Empirical formula. |
It derived from the weight percentage is present in compound. | It related to the total weight of the compound . it derived after obtained the empirical formula. |
This formula is not often used in chemical scheme. | This formula is commonly use in reactions and other chemical processes. |
Example of empirical formula :-
Glucose :- CH2O |
Example of molecular formula :- Glucose C6H12O6 |