Chemical Formula TEST

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What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C₆H₁₂O₆

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How many total atoms are in a molecule of glucose, C₆H₁₂O₆?

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24

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What is the name of the compound with the formula NH₄Cl?

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Ammonium chloride

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Identify the incorrect chemical formula for the compound named: Acetate C₂H₃O₂, calcium sulfate CaSO₄, magnesium hydroxide MgOH, Ammonium NH₄.

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Magnesium hydroxide MgOH

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What is the formula for lead (IV) chloride?

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PbCl₄

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How many atoms are in nitric acid, HNO₃?

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5

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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 one molecule of the compound.

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What is the significance of parentheses in chemical formulas?

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Parentheses are used to indicate groups of atoms that behave as a single unit in a compound.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.