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Chapter 3, Problem 21KT
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The key term that corresponds to the definitions “an abbreviation for the name of a chemical compound that indicates the number of atoms of each element” is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The chemical formula gives the actual number of atoms of the elements present in the compound. Whereas the empirical formula of a compound gives the proportions of the elements present in the compound. The empirical formula does not give the actual number of atoms of the elements present in the compound.

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