Diboron Tetrachloride and Its Properties

The video tutorial explains how to write the chemical formula for diboron tetrachloride. It begins by identifying the prefixes 'di' and 'tetra' to determine the number of atoms in the compound. 'Di' indicates two boron atoms, and 'tetra' indicates four chlorine atoms, resulting in the formula B2Cl4. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the formula and its components.

What type of compound is diboron tetrachloride?

• Metallic compound

• Covalent network solid

• Molecular compound

• Ionic compound

What does the prefix 'di' indicate in the context of diboron tetrachloride?

• Four atoms

• One atom

• Three atoms

• Two atoms

In the formula for diboron tetrachloride, what is the subscript for boron?

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 1

What does the prefix 'tetra' signify in the name diboron tetrachloride?

• One atom

• Two atoms

• Four atoms

• Three atoms

What is the chemical formula for diboron tetrachloride?

• B2Cl3

• B2Cl4

• BCl3

• BCl4