Formulas that show how atoms are attached in a molecule are called ________.
A)molecular formulas
B)ionic formulas
C)empirical formulas
D)diatomic formulas
E)structural formulas

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Structural formulas show how atoms are attached in a molecule, including the types of bonds (single, double, or triple). Molecular formulas only give the ratio of atoms in the compound, empirical formulas give the simplest whole number ratio of atoms, ionic formulas show the ratio of ions in an ionic compound, and diatomic formulas only apply to elements that exist as diatomic molecules.

Formulas That Show How Atoms Are Attached in a Molecule