Chemical Formulas

25 MCQs covering chemical symbols, formulas of elements and compounds, atomic and molecular forms, ionic formula units, and the difference between molecular and empirical formulas.

MCQs

25 questions · 22 min · 25 marks

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Sample questions

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  1. Question 1

    Which symbol represents sodium?

    • ANa
    • BSo
    • CSd
    • DN
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    Answer: A

    Sodium is represented by the chemical symbol Na.

  2. Question 2

    Which of the following is the symbol of iron?

    • AFe
    • BIr
    • CIn
    • DIo
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    Answer: A

    The chemical symbol for iron is Fe.

  3. Question 3

    Which formula represents a molecule of oxygen gas?

    • AO2
    • BO
    • CO3
    • D2O
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    Answer: A

    Oxygen gas normally exists as diatomic molecules with the formula O2.

  4. Question 4

    What is the molecular formula of ozone?

    • AO3
    • BO2
    • CO4
    • DO
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    Answer: A

    Ozone contains three oxygen atoms in each molecule.

  5. Question 5

    Which element commonly exists as diatomic molecules?

    • AHydrogen
    • BHelium
    • CSodium
    • DCarbon
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    Answer: A

    Hydrogen commonly exists as H2 molecules.

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