Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The chemical formula for potassium fluoride is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The chemical formula of a compound represents the representation of the composition and proportion of atoms in a compound. The
(b)
Interpretation:
The chemical formula for calcium fluoride is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The chemical formula of compound represents the representation of the composition and proportion of atoms in a compound. The symbols of chemical elements are used to represent the chemical formula of a compound or molecule.
(c)
Interpretation:
The chemical formula for boron bromide is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The chemical formula of compound represents the representation of the composition and proportion of atoms in a compound. The symbols of chemical elements are used to represent the chemical formula of a compound or molecule.
(d)
Interpretation:
The chemical formula for germanium iodide is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The chemical formula of compound represents the representation of the composition and proportion of atoms in a compound. The symbols of chemical elements are used to represent the chemical formula of a compound or molecule.
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