The molecular formula of benzene is C6H6, and its empirical formula is CH. You may refer to a substance by its name, and recognize it by its properties. Properties are related to the structure and the composition of the molecules. Knowing the chemical formula is a giant step towards understanding a substance.
Q: Which group of algae is responsible for formation of kelp beds along the North American coasts?Select one of the options below as your answer: A. Brown algae B. Green algae C. Red algae A: A. Brown algae is responsible for formation of kelp beds along the North American coasts.
The appearance of brown algae in an aquarium is most often blamed on silicates in the tank water. Just like SPS corals that require calcium to grow, diatoms require silicates to grow. However, there are many other factors that cause brown algae and I believe the excess silicates story is way overplayed.