What is meant by the term chemical formula?

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) chemical formula of a compound (or element) is the symbolic representation of its composition. It represents:
$(i)$ The number and kind of atoms present per molecule of the compound.
$(ii)$ One mole of the compound.
$(iii)$ The molar mass of the compound.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Write down the chemical formulae of:
$(i)$ Sodium oxide
$(ii)$ Aluminium chloride
$(iii)$ Sodium sulphide
$(iv)$ Magnesium hydroxide

If one mole of carbon atoms weighs $12 \, g$,what is the mass (in grams) of $1$ atom of carbon?

What are polyatomic ions? Give examples.

Calculate the molecular masses of $C_2H_4$,$NH_3$ and $CH_3OH$.

Write down the names of compounds represented by the following formulae:
$(i) Al_{2}(SO_{4})_{3}$
$(ii) CaCl_{2}$
$(iii) K_{2}SO_{4}$
$(iv) KNO_{3}$
$(v) CaCO_{3}$

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo