Question #f918d
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Jul 3, 2017
The molecular formula tells us two things: which elements are present in the compound and the ratio of elements.
Explanation:
The molecular formula
The formula also tells us that the ratio of aluminum atoms to chlorine atoms is 1:3. For every aluminum atom, there are 3 chlorine atoms.
The molecular formula
The formula also tells us that the ratio of nitrogen atoms to oxygen atoms is 2:5. For every 2 nitrogen atoms, there are 5 oxygen atoms.