The number of atoms of each element :
C : 1 atom
H : 3 atoms
Br = 1 atom
Given
Bromomethane-CH₃Br
Required
The number of atoms
Solution
The empirical formula is the smallest comparison of atoms of compound forming elements.
A molecular formula is a formula that shows the number of atomic elements that make up a compound.
The number of atoms in a compound is generally indicated as a subscript after the atom
C : 1 atom
H : 3 atoms
Br = 1 atom
Total 5 atoms
