A(n) ________ formula uses a line to indicate covalent bonds and shows how the atoms in a molecule are bonded to each other.

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The description matches the definition of a Structural formula, which shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule and how they are connected by covalent bonds. Molecular formulas only show the ratio of atoms in a compound, while organic and inorganic refer to the type of compounds and do not necessarily indicate their structural arrangement. Ionic formulas use symbols to indicate the formation of ionic bonds and do not show covalent bonding.

A(n) ________ Formula Uses a Line to Indicate Covalent Bonds