. A compound is composed of 2 atoms of Copper, 1 atom of Sulfur and 4 atoms of Oxygen. What
is the chemical formula for this compound?

Respuesta :

The chemical formula for this compound : Cu₂SO₄-Copper(I) sulfate

Further explanation

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

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