Chemistry – Chemical Formulas

Chemical Formulas

Welcome! In this lesson, we will learn about chemical formulas.


Summary

Chemical Formulas

Subscripts (numbers):

H₂O → 2 hydrogen atoms, 1 oxygen atom

CO₂ → 1 carbon atom, 2 oxygen atoms

Ionic Compounds:

Na⁺ + Cl⁻ → NaCl

Mg²⁺ + Cl⁻ → MgCl₂