Inorganic Chemistry
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780321811059
Author: Gary L. Miessler, Paul J. Fischer, Donald A. Tarr
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.7P
Determine the point groups for
a. A sheet of typing paper
b. An Erlenmeyer flask (no label)
c. A screw
d. The number 96
e. Five examples of objects from everyday life; select items from five different point groups
f. A pair of eyeglasses, assuming lenses of equal strength
g. A five-pointed star
h. A fork with no decoration
i. Wilkins Micawber, David Copperfield character who wore a monocle
j. A metal washer
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