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Multiple Choice
How many silicon atoms are present in 2 molecules of SiH_4?
A
1
B
2
C
8
D
4
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1
Identify the chemical formula of the molecule given, which is SiH_4. This means each molecule contains 1 silicon (Si) atom and 4 hydrogen (H) atoms.
Determine the number of silicon atoms in one molecule of SiH_4. Since the formula shows 1 Si atom per molecule, there is exactly 1 silicon atom in one molecule.
Multiply the number of silicon atoms per molecule by the number of molecules given. Here, multiply 1 silicon atom by 2 molecules:
\[ 1 \times 2 = 2 \]
Conclude that there are 2 silicon atoms present in 2 molecules of SiH_4.