Isomers

Question 1

What is the empirical formula?

Answer 1

The simplest ratio of the atoms of each element present in a compound.

Question 2

What is the molecular formula?

Answer 2

Actual number of atoms of each element present in a compound.

Question 3

What is the displayed formula?

Answer 3

Shows the actual bonds between atoms present in a compound.

Question 4

What is a structural isomer?

Answer 4

Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formula. So you can make butane into 2- methylpropane…