Chapter 21, Problem 77IAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of n and the empirical formula of ${\text{M}}_{\text{n}}{\text{C}}_{\text{60}}$ fulleride are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Empirical formula is defined as the formula in which proportions of elements are present in a compound rather than actual number of atoms.

Oxidation state is also known as oxidation number. It is defined as the numbers which are assign to the elements in a chemical combination and number represents the electrons which an atom can share, lose or gain to form chemical bonding with an atom of another element.

Therefore, transfer of electrons refers to the oxidation state.