Chemical Formulas
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Objective
I can create and interpret simple chemical formulas using the correct symbols for elements.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
2 questions
Identify the elements present in the chemical formula C₆H₁₂O₆ and state how many atoms of each element are in the formula.
Given the chemical formula 2NaCl, explain how to determine the total number of sodium and chlorine atoms in this compound.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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