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40 POINTS What are chemical formulas? Give an example of a chemical formula. (4 points)

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A chemical formula tells us the number of atoms of each element in a compound. It contains the symbols of the atoms of the elements present in the compound as well as how many there are for each element in the form of subscripts.

Step-by-step explanation:

EXAMPLES:

H2SO4 : Sulfuric Acid. CH4 : Methane.

C12H22O11 : Sucrose. C3H8 : Propane.

NaHCO3 : Baking Soda. F : Fluoride. F2 : Fluoride.

H2O2 : Peroxide.

C8H10N4O2 : Caffeine.

C9H8O4 : Aspirin.

Zn(NO3)2 : Zinc. CO : Carbon Monoxide. NaOH : Sodium Hydroxide. ...

CnH2nOn : Sugar.

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