Q100P - Chemistry: Molecular Nature Of Matter And Change

Question

Give the name and formula of the compound whose molecules consist of two sulfur atoms and four fluorine atoms.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The name of the compound is disulfur tetrafluoride and the formula is ${\mathbf{S}}_{\mathbf{2}}{\mathbf{F}}_{\mathbf{4}}$

Step 1: Definition of compound

Any substance composed of identical molecules consisting of atoms of two or more chemical elements is defined as a compound

Step 2: Explanation

The formula of the molecule is ${\mathbf{S}}_{\mathbf{2}}{\mathbf{F}}_{\mathbf{4}}$

The molecule is a covalent compound it will be named based on the number of atoms in the element.

The first element is 2 sulfur atoms so it is called disulfur, and the second element is 4 fluorine so it is called tetrafluoride.

The name of the compound is disulfur tetrafluoride.