The chemical formula for this compound : Cu₂SO₄-Copper(I) sulfate
Given
2 atoms of Copper, 1 atom of Sulfur and 4 atoms of Oxygen.
Required
The chemical formula
Solution
The number of atoms forming a compound is usually indicated from the subscript in the formula
From the problem it can be seen that the compound has:
2 atoms of Cu, 1 atom of S, and 4 atoms of O
So the formula:
Cu₂SO₄