Answered

At Westonci.ca, we connect you with the answers you need, thanks to our active and informed community. Connect with professionals ready to provide precise answers to your questions on our comprehensive Q&A platform. Join our platform to connect with experts ready to provide precise answers to your questions in different areas.

How many oxygen atoms are represented by the formula Fe(CIO4)3? iron(III) chlorate
3
16
12
4


Sagot :

Answer:

12

Explanation:

the 4 by the element symbol O multiplied by the 3 on the outside of the parentheses

Answer:

[tex]\boxed {\boxed {\sf C. \ 12 \ oxygen \ atoms }}[/tex]

Explanation:

We are given the chemical formula:

[tex]Fe(ClO_4)_3[/tex]

There are 3 elements here:

  • Fe: Iron
  • Cl: Chlorine
  • O: Oxygen

The question asks for the number of oxygen atoms, so we can just focus on the O in the formula.

The O has a subscript of 4, indicating there are 4 oxygen atoms in the compound. But the compound is also enclosed in parentheses with a subscript of 3. Therefore, there are 3 of the compounds with 4 oxygen atoms.

We can multiply 3 and 4.

  • 3*4= 12

There are 12 oxygen atoms.