Molecular and Structural Formulas

25 MCQs Molecular Formulas from Structural Formulas

MCQs

25 questions · 20 min · 25 marks

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Sample questions

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  1. Question 1

    What does a molecular formula show?

    • AThe arrangement of atoms
    • BThe types and numbers of atoms in a molecule
    • CThe shape of a molecule
    • DThe bonds only
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    Answer: B

    A molecular formula gives the kinds and numbers of atoms present in a molecule.

  2. Question 2

    Which formula represents one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms?

    • ACH2
    • BCH3
    • CCH4
    • DC2H4
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    Answer: C

    One carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms are represented by CH4.

  3. Question 3

    How many hydrogen atoms are present in H2O?

    • A1
    • B2
    • C3
    • D4
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    Answer: B

    The subscript 2 indicates two hydrogen atoms.

  4. Question 4

    How many oxygen atoms are present in CO2?

    • A1
    • B2
    • C3
    • D4
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    Answer: B

    The subscript 2 indicates two oxygen atoms.

  5. Question 5

    What is the molecular formula of ammonia?

    • ANH2
    • BNH3
    • CN2H
    • DN2H3
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    Answer: B

    Ammonia contains one nitrogen atom and three hydrogen atoms.

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