Chemical Formulas

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How many elements are in C6H12O6?

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6

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How many atoms are there TOTAL in H2SO4?

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7

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How many atoms of carbon (C) are in C6H12O6?

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6

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What is a compound?

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Two or more different types of atoms bonded together

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Elements and compounds are:

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both pure substances

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What is a chemical formula?

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A way to represent a chemical substance using symbols for its elements and numbers for the quantity of each element.

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What does the subscript in a chemical formula indicate?

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The number of atoms of the element in the molecule.

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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 bonded together.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H2O

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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CO2