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Multiple Choice
How many silicon atoms are present in 4 molecules of SiH_4?
A
8
B
4
C
1
D
16
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1
Identify the chemical formula of the compound 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 each molecule.
Multiply the number of silicon atoms per molecule by the total number of molecules given. Here, multiply 1 silicon atom by 4 molecules.
Set up the calculation as: \$4 \times 1 = 4$ silicon atoms in total.
Conclude that 4 molecules of SiH_4 contain 4 silicon atoms.