Chapter 10, Problem 5E

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(a)

Interpretation:

The empirical formula of the compound formed by ${\text{Na}}^{+}$ and ${\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}{}^{\text{3}-}$.

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(b)

Interpretation:

The empirical formula of the compound formed by ${\text{Zn}}^{\text{2}+}$ and ${\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}{}^{\text{2}-}$.

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(c)

Interpretation:

The empirical formula of the compound formed by ${\text{Fe}}^{\text{3}+}$ and ${\text{CO}}_{\text{3}}{}^{\text{2}-}$.