What is the difference between the chemical formula and structural formula?i’m working on the modeling molecules project for ca, if anyone can me out with some tips, or anything.. everything is appreciated. it’s a huge grade. !

1) chemical formula (molecular formula) shows the total number and kinds of atoms in a molecule, but not their structural arrangement.

For example C₄H₂N₂O₄, molecular formula shows that compound has four carbon, two hydrogen, two nitrogen and four oxygen atoms.

2) The structural formula is a graphic representation of the molecular structure, it shows arrangement of the atoms and the covalent bonds between them.

For example, structural formula for hydrochloric acid is H-Cl.

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