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What is meant by the term chemical formula?

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The chemical formula of a compound is a symbolic reoresentation of its composition.
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  8. If one mole of carbon atoms weighs 12 grams, what is the mass (in gram...

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  12. What are polyatomic ions? Give examples.

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  13. Write the chemical formulae of the following. (a) Magnesium chlorid...

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