Chemical Principles
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Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 13DQ
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Interpretation: The difference between empirical and molecular formula is to be stated.A compound can have both these formulas same or not also needs to be stated.
Concept introduction: Chemical compound’s identity can be elucidated by finding out its molecular formula. It is this molecular formula which is used to evaluate any compound’s molar mass. This molecular formula can be worked out using empirical formula. Empirical formula gives element’s simplest ratios corresponding to the compounds from which its final molecular formula is derived.
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