Practice 3.5 Writing chemical formula

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What is the chemical formula for Carbon Dioxide?

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CO_2

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What is the formula for Ammonium Oxide?

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(NH_4)_2S

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What is the chemical formula for Disulfur Dichloride?

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S_2Cl_2

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What is the chemical formula for Magnesium Oxide?

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MgO

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What is the chemical formula for Barium Phosphide?

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Ba_3P_2

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Define a chemical formula.

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A chemical formula is a way of expressing information about the proportions of atoms that constitute a particular chemical compound.

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What does the subscript in a chemical formula indicate?

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The subscript indicates the number of atoms of the element in the molecule.

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What is the significance of the prefix 'di-' in chemical nomenclature?

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The prefix 'di-' indicates that there are two atoms of the element in the compound.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H_2O

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What is the chemical formula for Sodium Chloride?

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NaCl