Formulae

Formulae

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This task is about using chemical formulae for substances.

We often write our initials instead of our full names. Similarly, chemists often use formulae instead of writing the full names of chemicals. For example the formula for water is H20.

Look at the diagrams below and write the formula of each chemical.
  

   

                  Formula:

a)
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b)
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c)
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d)
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e)
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Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper. 
Level:
5
Description of task: 
Students use diagrams of substances with labelled atoms to write their chemical formula.
Curriculum Links: 
Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.
 
Capability: Interpret representations
This resource provides opportunities to discuss that scientists have an agreed code for names of chemical elements that allows them to more easily show relationships and combinations.
Science capabilities: 
Answers/responses: 
  

Y9 (11/1996)

a) CO moderate
b) F2 moderate
c) O3 moderate
d) H2S very difficult
e) CH3OH very difficult