structuurformule
A structuurformule, or structural formula, is a type of chemical formula that shows the arrangement of atoms and the bonds between them in a molecule. Unlike a molecular formula, which only indicates the number of atoms of each element, a structural formula provides a visual representation of the molecule's architecture. This detailed representation is crucial for understanding a substance's chemical properties, reactivity, and behavior.
There are various ways to depict structural formulas. In Lewis structures, dots represent valence electrons, showing
The interpretation of a structural formula allows chemists to predict how a molecule will interact with other