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Chemical Formulas

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can create and interpret simple chemical formulas using the correct symbols for elements.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Counting Atoms

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Practice

14 min

2 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Given the chemical formula 3C₆H₁₂O₆, identify the elements present and state how many atoms of each element are in the formula. For the chemical formula 4Al₂(SO₄)₃, explain how to determine the total number of aluminum, sulfur, and oxygen atoms in this compound. ”

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