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  • Structural Formula: Understanding Molecular Arrangements
    The type of formula that shows the arrangements of atoms and bonds is called a structural formula.

    Here's why:

    * Structural formula: It provides a visual representation of how atoms are connected within a molecule. It shows the bonds (single, double, triple) and their arrangement in space.

    * Other types of formulas:

    * Molecular formula: Shows the types and number of atoms in a molecule (e.g., H₂O).

    * Empirical formula: Shows the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in a compound (e.g., CH₂O for glucose).

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