what information is "conveyed" by the chemical formula kno3?
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The information conveyed by the chemical formula KNO3 is:
- Nature of the compound: It is a complex compound, constituting more than one kind of element.
- Composition of the compound: The compound has Potassium (K), Nitrogen (N) and Oxygen (O).
- Ratio of the elements: The compound has 1 mole of potassium ions (K+) and 1 mole of nitrate ions (NO3-) in its formula unit.
- Valency of constituents: The valency of potassium ion is +1 while that of nitrate ion is -1.
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