Molecular Formula 1

Molecular Formula: The actual formula for a molecule.

Problem:

A compound has an empirical formula of ClCH₂ and a molecular weight of 98.96 g/mol. What is its molecular formula?

Strategy:

1. Find the mass of the empirical unit.
   
   
2. Figure out how many empirical units are in a molecular unit.
   
   
3. Write the molecular formula.
   
   
   

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