Formulas
give the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule. Molecular Formulas give the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule.
give the lowest whole number ratio between the atoms in a molecule. Empirical Formulas give the lowest whole number ratio between the atoms in a molecule.
show how the atoms and bonds in a molecule are arranged Structural Formulas show how the atoms and bonds in a molecule are arranged
Glucose Molecular: C6H12O6 Empirical: CH2O
Water Molecular: H2O Empirical: H2O
Nicotine Molecular: C10H14N2 Empirical: C5H7N