Aluminum Trifluoride and Chemical Symbols

The video tutorial explains how to write and name the chemical formula for aluminum trifluoride, AlF3. It begins by introducing the concept of aluminum trifluoride and its common naming conventions. The tutorial then details the process of writing the formula, highlighting the significance of the 'tri' prefix indicating three fluorine atoms. Finally, it discusses the naming conventions for AlF3, noting that it can be referred to as either aluminum trifluoride or aluminum fluoride.

What does the 'tri' in aluminum trifluoride indicate?

• The number of aluminum atoms

• The number of fluorine atoms

• The state of matter

• The charge of the compound

What is the correct chemical symbol for aluminum?

• Al

• Am

• Au

• Ag

How many fluorine atoms are present in the formula AlF3?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

What is the chemical formula for aluminum trifluoride?

• AlF

• Al3F

• AlF2

• AlF3

Which of the following names can be used for AlF3?

• Aluminum tetrafluoride

• Aluminum fluoride

• Aluminum difluoride

• Aluminum monofluoride