Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The chemical formula
Concept Introduction:
Compounds:
A compound contains atoms of different elements combined together in a fixed ratio. It can be represented using a formula.
Elements:
An element is a pure chemical substance made up of same type of atom and it can be represented using symbols. There are about
(b)
Interpretation:
The chemical formula
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The chemical formula
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(d)
Interpretation:
The chemical formula
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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