what does formula of a substance signify
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The formula of a substance signifies its composition, in terms of its atoms and molecules.
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- Question⇒ what does formula of a substance signify?
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- The formula of a substance signifies its composition, in terms of its atoms and molecules.
- For example, ethane, , has 2 carbon atoms and 6 hydrogen atoms.
- It also can, in some instances, infer the bonding structure of one molecule. For example, marble, , contains a metallic ion (calcium) and a non-metallic ion (carbonate). Therefore, we can deduce ionic bonds are present between the ions, as well as covalent bonds between the atoms in the carbonate ion.
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