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Structural Formula definitions
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Structural Formula Illustrates how atoms are bonded in a molecule, omitting lone pairs, unlike Lewis structures. Molecular Formula Indicates the ratio of elements in a compound but lacks connectivity information. Connectivity Describes how atoms are linked to each other in a molecule. Orientation Refers to the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule, relevant in stereoisomers. Lewis Structure Depicts atom connectivity and lone pairs in a molecule, unlike structural formulas. Lone Pairs Non-bonding electron pairs shown in Lewis structures but omitted in structural formulas. C₂H₆O A molecular formula that can represent different structures like ethanol or dimethyl ether. Ethanol A structural form of C₂H₆O with a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon chain. Dimethyl Ether A structural form of C₂H₆O with an oxygen atom bonded between two methyl groups. Non-bonding Electrons Electrons not involved in bonding, shown in Lewis structures but not in structural formulas.