Question

what do you mean by formula unit

Answer 1

A formula unit in chemistry is the empirical formula of any ionic or covalent network solid compound used as an independent entity for stoichiometric calculations. ... Ionic compounds do not exist as individual molecules; a formula unit thus indicates the lowest reduced ratio of ions in the compound.

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Answer 2

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The formula unit mass of a substance is the sum of the atomic masses of all atoms in a formula unit of a compound. The term 'formula unit' is used for those substances which are made up of ions.

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