Empirical formula
A formula which shows the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound.
Molecular formula
A formula which shows the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule.
Molar gas volume
The volume of one mole of gas under specified conditions of
temperature and pressure e.g. 24 dm3 at 20 °C (293K) and one atmosphere pressure.
Percentage yield
Actual yield/Theoretical yield
X 100
Atom economy
Mass of desired products/total mass of products
X 100