Chemistry: Atoms First
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ISBN: 9780073511184
Author: Julia Burdge, Jason Overby Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 21, Problem 21.3QP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The formulas for the given minerals have to be written.
Concept introduction:
Chemical formula
A chemical formula is a representation of atoms that constitute a particular chemical compound.
Mineral
Naturally occurring chemical substance (Inorganic compound) is said to be mineral.
- These are the substances naturally occurs and which are homogeneous mixtures.
- Minerals are found in various forms, like diamond, graphite, talc etc.,
- Mineral have a defined crystalline structure.
- Minerals are either elements or compounds.
- Minerals should be in solid form.
- Minerals have definite chemical structure.
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