Chapter 2, Problem 2.35QP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Representation for given chemical formula $\text{NO}$ and the ratio of the atoms in $\text{NO}$ should be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Molecular formula:

Molecular formula is simplest way to represent the number of atoms present in the molecule or chemical compound.

Empirical formula:

The empirical formula reveals that which elements are present in a molecule and simplest whole number ratio of their atoms.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Representation for given chemical formula ${\text{NCl}}_{\text{3}}$ and the ratio of the atoms in ${\text{NCl}}_{\text{3}}$ should be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Molecular formula:

Molecular formula is simplest way to represent the number of atoms present in the molecule or chemical compound.

Empirical formula:

The empirical formula reveals that which elements are present in a molecule and simplest whole number ratio of their atoms.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Representation for given chemical formula ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{4}}$ and the ratio of the atoms in ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{4}}$ should be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Molecular formula:

Molecular formula is simplest way to represent the number of atoms present in the molecule or chemical compound.

Empirical formula:

The empirical formula reveals that which elements are present in a molecule and simplest whole number ratio of their atoms.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Representation for given chemical formula ${\text{P}}_4{\text{O}}_{\text{6}}$ and the ratio of the atoms in ${\text{P}}_4{\text{O}}_{\text{6}}$ should be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Molecular formula:

Molecular formula is simplest way to represent the number of atoms present in the molecule or chemical compound.

Empirical formula:

The empirical formula reveals that which elements are present in a molecule and simplest whole number ratio of their atoms.