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What is a chemical formula, and what does it tell you?

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Step-by-step explanation:

A chemical formula is a way of presenting information about the chemical properties of atoms that contribute a particular chemical compound or molecule, using chemical elements.

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Step-by-step explanation:

chemical formula tells you the specific elements included in the compound and the number of atoms of each. The letters in a chemical formula are the symbols for the specific elements. So for example, H means hydrogen.

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