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Chapter 15, Problem 9KT
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The key term corresponding to the definition “a chemical formula that expresses the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a molecule or of ions in a formula unit” is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The empirical formula gives the proportions of the elements present in a compound. The simplest whole number ratio of atoms present in a compound is given by the empirical formula.
It does not show the actual number of atoms of the elements present in a compound.
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