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Empirical/Molecular formula

Hi,

In this question I am asked to construct a balanced equation for the reaction between titanium and chlorine. I calculated the empirical formula of the chloride to be TiCl4.

However, in the chemical equation can I include the empirical formula as the product, or will I have to include the molecular formula instead?
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Original post by Veqz
Hi,

In this question I am asked to construct a balanced equation for the reaction between titanium and chlorine. I calculated the empirical formula of the chloride to be TiCl4.

However, in the chemical equation can I include the empirical formula as the product, or will I have to include the molecular formula instead? (Ti2Cl8) and balance that instead?


The molecular and empirical formula are the same in this case - TiCl4 :tongue:

In chemical equations, you always use the molecular formula :smile:
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Original post by thegodofgod
The molecular and empirical formula are the same in this case - TiCl4 :tongue:

In chemical equations, you always use the molecular formula :smile:


Whoops ^.^ and thanks.

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