Final answer:
The difference between the absorption coefficients of chemical compounds X and Y, which are 0.000463 mm and 3.90 x 10^-4 mm respectively, is calculated to be 0.000073 mm.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the difference between the absorption coefficients of chemical compounds X and Y, we need to subtract the coefficient of Y from that of X. Given that the absorption coefficient for X is 0.000463 mm and for Y is 3.90 x 10^-4 mm, we can calculate the difference as follows:
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- Convert the absorption coefficient of Y to its decimal form, which is already given as 3.90 x 10^-4 mm.
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- Subtract the coefficient of Y from the coefficient of X: 0.000463 mm - 0.000390 mm.
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- The difference is 0.000463 mm - 0.000390 mm = 0.000073 mm.
Therefore, the difference between the absorption coefficients of chemical compounds X and Y is 0.000073 mm.