Empirical formula is the simplest ratio of whole numbers of components in a compound
molecular formula is the actual ratio of components in a compound .
the molecular formula for the compounds given are as follows
ethyne - C₂H₂
ethene - C₂H₄
ethane - C₂H₆
methane - CH₄
the actual ratios of the elements simplified ratio
C : H C : H
ethyne 2:2 1:1
ethene 2:4 1:2
ethane 2:6 1:3
methane 1:4 1:4
the only compound where the actual ratio is equal to the simplified ratio is methane
therefore in methane molecular formula CH₄ is the same as empirical formula CH₄
Evidence could be gathered in the future that contradicts original theories. <span>Phenomena cannot be proven by conclusive evidence in science because, as of now, the evidence isn't conclusive. It is speculation. Just as a phenomena cannot be proven, it also cannot be disproven. </span>
<span>The maximum number of electrons in a single d-subshell is:
10</span>
