Chemical Symbols and Formulas
Grade 7•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can create and interpret simple chemical formulas using the correct symbols for elements.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the correct chemical symbol for potassium, and how is it represented in a chemical formula?
2. In the chemical formula C₆H₁₂O₆, identify the number of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms present.
3. Explain the purpose of subscripts in a chemical formula and provide an example of a formula that includes subscripts.
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