Multiple Choice
What is the name given to the units that make up covalently bonded compounds?
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3. Chemical Reactions
Molecular Formula
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A compound contains 6 carbon atoms, 12 hydrogen atoms, and 6 oxygen atoms. What is the molecular formula for this compound?
A
C6H12O6
B
C3H6O3
C
C12H22O11
D
C2H4O2
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Identify the number of each type of atom given in the compound: 6 carbon (C), 12 hydrogen (H), and 6 oxygen (O) atoms.
Write the molecular formula by placing the element symbols followed by their respective counts: C6, H12, and O6.
Combine these to form the molecular formula: C6H12O6.
Compare this formula with the given options to confirm which matches exactly.
Recognize that the molecular formula represents the actual number of atoms in a molecule, so the correct answer is the one that matches the counts without simplification.
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