Question

3. the chemical formula of a compound does not indicate _____. a) the identity of the elements in the compound b) how elements are joined in the compound c) the composition of the compound d) the relative proportions of the elements in the compound

Answer 1

b) how elements are joined in the compound

Answer 2

option b, How elements are joined in the compound

Step-by-step explanation:

Chemical formula represents the elements present in the compound with their relative proportions.

For example, chemical formula of methane is
`CH_4`. The chemical formula of methane indicates that the compound is made of C ahd H.

C and H in methane are present in 1:4 ratio. But it does not indicate the nature of bond present between C and H.

Thus, option c is correct