A chemical formula is a concise list of the elements in a compound and the ratios of these elements. To better understand what a chemical formula means, we must consider how an ionic compound is constructed from its ions.
A fallacy is an incorrect argument in logic and rhetoric. It gives a result which is not valid or lacks soundness. Fallacies are either formal fallacies or informal fallacies.
1 An informal fallacy is an attempt at making a logical argument where thereâs a failure in the reasoning itself. 2  This can stem from a number of causes, such as the misapplication of words and phrases, or misunderstandings based on inappropriate assumptions.