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Chapter 3, Problem 3.68SP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The empirical formula of silver chloride needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
The simplest positive integer ratio of each type of atoms present in the chemical compound is known as an empirical formula. Sometimes, the empirical formula of a compound is the same as a molecular formula but not always. From the percentage composition or mass of each element, an empirical formula can be calculated.
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