Questions: How many chlorine atoms are in one formula unit of Fe(C1O4)4 ?? a. 1 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5 e. 7

Transcript text: How many chlorine atoms are in one formula unit of ${\mathrm{Fe}\left(C 1 O_{4}\right.}_{4}$ ?? a. 1 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5 e. 7

Solution

Step 1: Identify the Chemical Formula

The given chemical formula is $\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{ClO}_4\right)_4$.

Step 2: Determine the Number of Chlorine Atoms per Perchlorate Ion

Each $\mathrm{ClO}_4$ (perchlorate) ion contains 1 chlorine atom.

Step 3: Calculate the Total Number of Chlorine Atoms

Since there are 4 perchlorate ions in the formula unit, the total number of chlorine atoms is: \[ 4 \times 1 = 4 \]

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