Chemical Symbols and Formulas

Grade 745 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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