No. A formula is not the same as an equation.
In mathematics:
A formula shows a relationship or rule expressed, usually symbolically.
An equation shows the equality of separate expressions.
In chemistry:
A formula symbolically shows the component atoms, and their relative numbers, in a molecule of a substance.
An equation symbolically indicates the progress of a chemical reaction.
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A formula is a mathematical relationship between quantities, often representing a rule or pattern. An equation, on the other hand, is a statement that two expressions are equal. While a formula can be represented as an equation, not all equations are formulas.
The chemical formula (not equation) of propanal is CH3CH3CHO.
KClO is the chemical formula (not equation) of potassium hypochlorite.
Chemical formula is representative for the chemical compositon of a compound. Chemical equation is representative (describe) for a chemical reaction.
The chemical formula CH3 does not represent a valid chemical equation. Chemical equations are representations of chemical reactions using chemical formulas and symbols.
The chemical formula for magnesium dioxide is MgO2.