The formulas for ethanol and ammonium nitrate are C2H5OH and NH4NO3. In what respects are these formulas and compounds different?
Am I supposed to say that there are different elements that make up the compounds?
Here are some. Perhaps best as a table?
C2H5OH covalent liquid, low melting point and low boiling point. Miscible with water in all proportions. Forms a constant boiling mixture with water.
NH4NO3 ionic solid. High melting and boiling point. Soluble in water.
Yes, that is one difference between the two compounds. Ethanol (C2H5OH) and ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) have different composition in terms of the elements present.
Ethanol is a compound composed of the elements carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O). It is part of the alcohol functional group and is commonly found in alcoholic beverages. The formula C2H5OH represents two carbon atoms, six hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom.
On the other hand, ammonium nitrate is a compound composed of the elements nitrogen (N), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O). The formula NH4NO3 represents one nitrogen atom, four hydrogen atoms, and three oxygen atoms. Ammonium nitrate is commonly used as a fertilizer and as an ingredient in explosives.
Therefore, the difference between the formulas and compounds lies in the elements present and their arrangements within the molecule.