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What is the correct name for the molecular compound with the formula N_2O?
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Naming Molecular Compounds
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Which of the following is the correct chemical formula for carbon tetrahydride?
A
CH3
B
C4H
C
CH4
D
C2H4
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Step 1: Understand the name 'carbon tetrahydride'. The prefix 'tetra-' means four, and 'hydride' refers to hydrogen atoms bonded to another element, in this case, carbon.
Step 2: Recognize that 'carbon tetrahydride' indicates a molecule with one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms bonded to it.
Step 3: Write the chemical formula by placing the symbol for carbon (C) followed by the number of hydrogen atoms (H) indicated by 'tetra-', which is 4.
Step 4: The correct chemical formula is therefore \(C H_4\), representing one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms.
Step 5: Compare this formula to the options given and confirm that \(C H_4\) matches the correct answer.
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