Concept explainers
On the basis of the given information, determine the numerical value of the subscript x in each of the following chemical formulas.
- a. BaS2Ox; formula unit contains 6 atoms
- b. Al2(SOx)3; formula unit contains 17 atoms
- c. SOxClx; formula unit contains 5 atoms
- d. CxH2xClx; formula unit contains 8 atoms
(a)
Interpretation:
The value of subscript “x” in the given chemical formula,
Concept Introduction:
The composition of a chemical compound can be presented in a very precise was with the use of chemical formula. Chemical formula uses chemical symbols of the elements that is present in the compound and numerical subscripts that represent how many number of atoms of each element is present in the compound.
Answer to Problem 1.85EP
The value of subscript “x” is found to be 3.
Explanation of Solution
Given molecule is
Considering this the value of “x” can be found out as shown below,
The value of subscript “x” is found to be 3. The chemical formula can be given as
Value of subscript “x” is determined.
(b)
Interpretation:
The value of subscript “x” in the given chemical formula,
Concept Introduction:
The composition of a chemical compound can be presented in a very precise was with the use of chemical formula. Chemical formula uses chemical symbols of the elements that is present in the compound and numerical subscripts that represent how many number of atoms of each element is present in the compound.
Answer to Problem 1.85EP
The value of subscript “x” is found to be 4.
Explanation of Solution
Given molecule is
Considering this the value of “x” can be found out as shown below,
The value of subscript “x” is found to be 4. The chemical formula can be given as
Value of subscript “x” is determined.
(c)
Interpretation:
The value of subscript “x” in the given chemical formula,
Concept Introduction:
The composition of a chemical compound can be presented in a very precise was with the use of chemical formula. Chemical formula uses chemical symbols of the elements that is present in the compound and numerical subscripts that represent how many number of atoms of each element is present in the compound.
Answer to Problem 1.85EP
The value of subscript “x” is found to be 2.
Explanation of Solution
Given molecule is
Considering this the value of “x” can be found out as shown below,
The value of subscript “x” is found to be 2. The chemical formula can be given as
Value of subscript “x” is determined.
(d)
Interpretation:
The value of subscript “x” in the given chemical formula,
Concept Introduction:
The composition of a chemical compound can be presented in a very precise was with the use of chemical formula. Chemical formula uses chemical symbols of the elements that is present in the compound and numerical subscripts that represent how many number of atoms of each element is present in the compound.
Answer to Problem 1.85EP
The value of subscript “x” is found to be 2.
Explanation of Solution
Given molecule is
Considering this the value of “x” can be found out as shown below,
The value of subscript “x” is found to be 2. The chemical formula can be given as
Value of subscript “x” is determined.
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