Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct chemical formula for arsenic pentafluoride?
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3. Chemical Reactions
Naming Molecular Compounds
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct chemical formula for sulfur hexafluoride?
A
SF4
B
S6F
C
S2F6
D
SF6
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the prefix 'hexa-' in the name 'sulfur hexafluoride,' which indicates the presence of 6 fluorine atoms.
Recall that 'sulfur' corresponds to the element symbol 'S' and 'fluoride' corresponds to the element symbol 'F'.
Combine the symbols with the correct number of atoms: one sulfur atom (S) and six fluorine atoms (F6).
Write the chemical formula by placing the number of fluorine atoms as a subscript after 'F', resulting in 'SF6'.
Verify that the formula matches the name: sulfur hexafluoride corresponds to SF6, confirming it is the correct formula.
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