IV. Write the molecular and empirical formula of the given compounds:

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Write the molecular and empirical formula of the given compounds:
1. Acetylene, a gas used in welding torches. It has 2 carbon atoms, and 2 hydrogen atoms in a
IV.
molecule.
2. Naphthalene, the compound found in mothballs has 10 carbon atoms and 8 hydrogen atoms.
3. Benzene, a carbon compound that is used in polymers such as plastic has 6 carbon atoms and
6 hydrogen atoms in a molecule.
4. Ethylene, a plant hormone used in industries to ripen fruit has 2 carbon atoms and 4 hydrogen
atoms.
Transcribed Image Text:Write the molecular and empirical formula of the given compounds: 1. Acetylene, a gas used in welding torches. It has 2 carbon atoms, and 2 hydrogen atoms in a IV. molecule. 2. Naphthalene, the compound found in mothballs has 10 carbon atoms and 8 hydrogen atoms. 3. Benzene, a carbon compound that is used in polymers such as plastic has 6 carbon atoms and 6 hydrogen atoms in a molecule. 4. Ethylene, a plant hormone used in industries to ripen fruit has 2 carbon atoms and 4 hydrogen atoms.
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