Empirical and Molecular Formula

Authors

  • Joyce Blair Easter Virginia Wesleyan University
  • Maury Howard Virginia Wesleyan University

Abstract

This Learning Cycle activity explores the formula unit and the relationships between elemental composition, molar mass, empirical formula, and molecular formula. 

After completing this activity, students will be able to define formula unit, empirical formula and molecular formula; derive the empirical formula for a compound based on its percent composition; and derive a molecular formula when given the percent composition and formula mass of the compound.


Level: Undergraduate
Environment: Classroom
Activity Type: Learning Cycle
Discipline: Chemistry
Course: General / Introductory Chemistry
Keywords: Percent Composition, Formula Unit, Empirical Formula, Molecular Formula

ToC Image: Chemical Formulas and Molecular Representations

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Published

2024-12-03

How to Cite

Easter, J. B., & Howard, M. (2024). Empirical and Molecular Formula. POGIL Activity Clearinghouse, 5(1). Retrieved from https://pac.pogil.org/index.php/pac/article/view/473

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Activities for Testing

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Copyright (c) 2024 Joyce Blair Easter

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