Chemical Principles
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Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
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Chapter 3, Problem 118AE
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: The empirical formula for
Concept introduction: Empirical formulasprovides with the approximate or relative ratios corresponding to the respective elements within the compound.Through this formula, molecular formula can be estimated and thereby the given compound’s identity.Percent composition relative to given compounds can also be interpreted via this empirical formula.
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