Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781133949640
Author: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1.5, Problem 1RC
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: The non-element among the given following to be identified.
Concept introduction:
Elements: Substances that can be composed of only one type of atom are classified as elements.
Compounds: A pure substance which is composed of two or more different atoms or elements held together by
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Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
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