Chapter 8.2, Problem 29PP

Solution

Interpretation : The formula of the compound is to be identified.

Concept Introduction : The name of a molecular compound describes its structure and is essential for expressing the properties of the chemical.

The formula of the disulfur decafluoride is ${\text{S}}_{\text{2}}{\text{F}}_{10}$ .

The name of each binary molecule should enable you to express its precise chemical formula. The prefixes in a name, which give the exact number of each atom in the molecule, are what decide the subscripts used in a formula.

The given compound is dihydrogen monoxide.

The prefix di means two and deca means ten.

So, there are two sulfurs and ten fluorides in the compound.

The formula of the compound is ${\text{S}}_{\text{2}}{\text{F}}_{10}$ .