General Chemistry - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Steven D. Gammon, Ebbing, Darrell Ebbing, Steven D., Darrell; Gammon, Darrell Ebbing; Steven D. Gammon, Darrell D.; Gammon, Ebbing; Steven D. Gammon; Darrell
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.27QP
Find the formula weights of the following substances to three significant figures.
- a formaldehyde, CH2O
- b sulfur dioxide, SO2
- c sodium carbonate, Na2CO3
- d lead(II) phosphate, Pb3(PO4)2
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