Interpretation: A molecular compound needs to be described. This is to be explained how a molecular formula is the chemical formula of a molecular compound.
Concept Introduction: A compound formed by sharing of electron pair/s between two atoms of the element is known as a molecular compound. The chemical formula represents the types of atoms present in a compound.
Explanation of Solution
A molecule whose formula shows the number of atoms present in the molecule which are bonded together by covalent bonds is known as a molecular compound. They are formed when atoms of the same or different elements (non-metals) share electron pairs. Thus, a molecular compound is composed of two or more non-metals bonded together. They are different from ionic compounds which are composed of a metal and a non-metal.
A chemical formula shows the types of elements present in the compound. Here,
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