Counting Atoms

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What are molecules made of more than one type of atom called?

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Compounds

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In the formula MgSO4, how many more atoms of Oxygen are there than Magnesium?

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3

Front

How many atoms of Carbon are in the formula C6H12O6?

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6

Front

What is the chemical formula for water?

Back

H2O

Front

What is the chemical formula that represents 1 atom of nickel and 2 atoms of Fluorine?

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NiF2

Front

What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.

Front

What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a molecule.

Front

What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6

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How many total atoms are in the molecule C6H12O6?

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24 (6 Carbon + 12 Hydrogen + 6 Oxygen = 24 total atoms)

Front

What is the term for the number of atoms in a molecule?

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Molecular formula.