Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
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Author: William L. Masterton, Cecile N. Hurley
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Chapter 3, Problem 40QAP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The simplest formula of the compound should be determined..
Concept introduction:.
For a compound, if the percent composition of atoms of element is given, the simplest formula of the compound can be calculated by considering the mass of compound to be 100 g..
From the given percent composition, number of moles of each element should be calculated and the simplest ratio of the number of moles will give the formula of the compound.
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