Chemistry 10th Edition

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1133610668
ISBN 13: 978-1-13361-066-3

Chapter 2 - Chemical Formulas and Composition Stoichiometrhy - Exercises - Determination of Simplest and Molecular Formulas - Page 76: 63

Answer

(a) Hydrogen peroxide’s actual formula is H2O2; however, its simplest formula or lowest whole number ratio is HO. (b) Water’s actual formula is H2O, while its simplest formula is also H2O. (c) Ethylene glycol’s actual formula is C2H6O2; however, its simplest formula is CH3O.

Work Step by Step

(a) Hydrogen peroxide’s actual formula is H2O2; however, its simplest formula or lowest whole number ratio is HO. (b) Water’s actual formula is H2O, while its simplest formula is also H2O. (c) Ethylene glycol’s actual formula is C2H6O2; however, its simplest formula is CH3O.
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