Question

What is the molecular formula?Write down the molecular formula of the given compounds.

i. Calcium Sulphate
ii. Sodium Carbonate
iii. Water
iv. Carbon Dioxide
v. Potassium Nitrate
vi. Ammonium Chloride ​

Answer 1

A molecular formula consists of the chemical symbols for the constituent elements followed by numeric subscripts describing the number of atoms of each element present in the molecule.

The molecular formula of the given compounds are:

1. CaSO4
2. Na₂CO₃
3. H2O
4. CO2
5. KNO3
6. NH4Cl