Question

The chemical formula of bromomethane is BrCH3. Which correctly describes the number of atoms of each element in bromomethane?

Answer 1

The number of atoms of each element :

C : 1 atom

H : 3 atoms

Br = 1 atom

Further explanation

Given

Bromomethane-CH₃Br

Required

The number of atoms

Solution

The empirical formula is the smallest comparison of atoms of compound forming elements.

A molecular formula is a formula that shows the number of atomic elements that make up a compound.

The number of atoms in a compound is generally indicated as a subscript after the atom

C : 1 atom

H : 3 atoms

Br = 1 atom

Total 5 atoms