Chapter 2, Problem 115CWP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular formula for the given compounds has to be stated

Concept introduction:

The chemical formula of compounds is determined by using the following rules,

• The symbol for the first element present in the name is written first.
• The prefix assigned to the first element determines the atoms of the first element. If no prefix is present, only one atom of the element is present.
• The symbol for the second element is written.
• The prefix assigned to the second element determines the atoms of the second element. If no prefix is present, only one atom of the element is present.
• The two symbols are written together.