Chapter 5.5, Problem 5.5.2SR

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular formula and empirical formula of the given compound should be identified.

Concept introduction:

Empirical formula: The subscripts in the molecular formula are reduced to the smallest possible whole numbers (without altering the relative numbers of atoms).

Colors of the elements used in molecular art is given below,

Hydrogen – white

Boron – pink

Carbon – black

Nitrogen – blue

Oxygen – red

Fluorine – mixing of yellow and green

Sodium – grey

Phosphorous – orange

Sulfur – yellow

Chlorine – green

Bromine – light red

Iodine – violet