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Chapter 2: Q100P (page 84)

Give the name and formula of the compound whose molecules consist of two sulfur atoms and four fluorine atoms.

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The name of the compound is disulfur tetrafluoride and the formula isS2F4

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01

Definition of compound

Any substance composed of identical molecules consisting of atoms of two or more chemical elements is defined as a compound

02

Explanation

The formula of the molecule isS2F4

The molecule is a covalent compound it will be named based on the number of atoms in the element.

The first element is 2 sulfur atoms so it is called disulfur, and the second element is 4 fluorine so it is called tetrafluoride.

The name of the compound is disulfur tetrafluoride.

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