Question

How many atoms of fluorine are in each molecule of disulfur decafluoride?

10

5

2

15

Answer 1

10

Step-by-step explanation:

You can tell with the name of the molecule. Just remember that the prefix will tell you how many.

di = 2

deca = 10

The name of the molecule is

disulfur decaflouride

This means that there are 2 sulfur atoms and 10 flourine atoms.

To eliminate the other choices:

penta = 5

pentadeca = 15