Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 5 - Molecules and Compounds - Exercises - Questions - Page 156: 8

Answer

A structural formula is a representation using lines showing bonds that illustrates the structure of a molecule.

Work Step by Step

A molecular model is a 3D representation of a molecule. It shows the bonds and atoms of a molecule in 3D space, while a structural formula is drawn in 2D.
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