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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how does the periodic table help us understand chemical formulas?

OpenStudy (wolfe8):

I would say because it tells us the electron configuration which determines chemical formulas.

OpenStudy (j2lie):

When you're making a chemical formula you combine things using different elements. To make sure you are making something that can be used you need to use the periodic table.

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