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The chemical formula for Lanthanum (III) sulfide needs to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
The chemical formula is representation of number of different types of elements present in the compound.
(b)
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The chemical formula for cesium sulphate needs to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
The chemical formula is representation of number of different types of elements present in the compound.
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The chemical formula for dinitrogen trioxide needs to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
The chemical formula is representation of number of different types of elements present in the compound
(d)
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The chemical formula for iodine pentafluoride needs to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
The chemical formula is representation of number of different types of elements present in the compound.
(e)
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The chemical formula for chromium (III) sulfate needs to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
The chemical formula is representation of number of different types of elements present in the compound.
(f)
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The chemical formula for potassium permanganate needs to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
The chemical formula is representation of number of different types of elements present in the compound.
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