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(a)
Interpretation:
The composition for a molecule of cholesterol,
Concept introduction:
According to the law of definite composition, a compound is said to contain the similar elements in the similar proportion by mass. The chemical formula gives the composition of the compound.
(b)
Interpretation:
The composition for a molecule of quinine,
Concept introduction:
According to the law of definite composition, a compound is said to contain the similar elements in the similar proportion by mass. The chemical formula gives the composition of the compound.
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