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How many chlorine atoms are in each set?(a) three carbon tetrachloride molecules(b) two calcium chloride formula units(c) four phosphorus trichloride molecules(d) seven sodium chloride formula units
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In carbon tetrachloride (CCl4), tetra means four, indicating that there are four chlorine atoms in one molecule. In calcium chloride (CaCl2), the subscript 2 indicates that there are two chlorine atoms in one formula unit. In phosphorus trichloride (PCl3), tri Show more…
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