Correct the Following Statement: a Molecular Formula Represents an Element.

Correct the following statement:

A molecular formula represents an element.

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Molecular formula represent a molecule.

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Chapter 1: The Language of Chemistry - Exercise 1 (C) [Page 19]

Chapter 1 The Language of Chemistry
Exercise 1 (C) | Q 11.1 | Page 19

What is meant by a chemical formula ? Write the formulae of one element and one compound.

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chromate ………….…….. .

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