Chapter 5, Problem 31E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The chemical formula of the compound which contains one nitrogen atom for every three iodine atoms is to be written.

Concept introduction:

The chemical formula indicates the elements which are present in the compound as well as the relative number of atoms of each element.

The chemical formula contains the symbol for each of the element.

The subscripts in chemical formula indicates the number of atoms of that element.

Oder of listing nonmetals in a chemical formula:

$\text{C}\text{P}\text{N}\text{H}\text{S}\text{I Br Cl O F}$