Compounds are made up of elements that exist in a fixed proportion. These elements are composed of atoms. Now, the atom has subatomic particles (proton, neutron and electrons), however, these particles lack the ability to take part in chemical reactions by themselves; the smallest unit of a compound that can take part in a chemical reaction, therefore, is an ATOM.
Thus, an AT<span>OM is the smallest unit of a compound that retains the unique properties of the compound</span>
Answer:
The large relative distances between particles in a gas means that there is considerable empty space between the particles.
The assumption that particles in a gas are relatively far apart explains gas compressibility.
Compressibility is a measure of how much the volume of matter decreases under pressure.
Energy is released by a gas when it is compressed
Explanation:
The kinetic molecular theory establishes that gases are composed of molecules. These molecules of gas are far apart from each other hence there is a considerable empty space between the gas molecules. As a result of these empty spaces between gas molecules, it is possible to compress a gas.
Compressibility is defined as a measure of how much the volume of matter decreases under pressure. When a gas is compressed, work is done on the gas and energy is evolved hence the gas heats up.
Given :
A certain compound contains 4.0 g of calcium and 7.1 g of chlorine.
Its relative molecular mass is 111.
To Find :
Its empirical and molecular formulas.
Solution :
Moles of calcium , 
.
Moles of chlorine , 
.
The ratio calcium and chlorine is 1 : 2 .
So , the empirical formula is 
.
Now , molecular mass of is :
So , 
Therefore , the molecular formula is also .
Hence , this is the required solution .
Kinetic
Gravitational
Sound
Elastic
Motion
Light
Radiant
Electrical
The molar mass, in grams, of a mole for an element is equal to the atomic weight if the element.
