Introductory Chemistry: Concepts and Critical Thinking (8th Edition)
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Author: Charles H Corwin
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Chapter 8, Problem 66E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The molecular formula of mercurous chloride is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The empirical formula of a compound gives the proportions of the elements present in the compound. The empirical formula does not give the actual number of atoms of the elements present in the compound. The empirical formula of a compound is formed with the ratio of each element present in the compound.
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