Part 2: from the empirical formula, calculate the molecular formula if the molecular weight of the substance is 180 g/mol

Molcular weight of CH2O = 30 g/mol
180/30 = 6
Molecular formula = C6H12O6

RT
Answered by Rachael T. Chemistry tutor

2232 Views

See similar Chemistry A Level tutors

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

What are Van Der Waals dispersion forces?


State and explain whether NaCl and Mg can conduct electricity in both the solid and molten states.


Why do first ionisation energies decrease down a group?


Flask Q (volume = 1.00 x 103 cm3 ) is filled with ammonia (NH3) at 102 kPa and 300 K. Calculate the mass of ammonia in flask Q. (Gas constant R = 8.31 J K−1 mol−1 )


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning