Question
Write the formulae of the following compounds. Also name the elements present in them.
  1. Water.
  2. Ammonia.
  3. Methane.
  4. Sulphur dioxide.
  5. Ethanol.

Answer

  1. Water: H2O; Elements present are Hydrogen and Oxygen.

  2. Ammonia: NH3; Elements present are Nitrogen and Hydrogen.

  3. Methane: CH4; Elements present are Carbon and Hydrogen.

  4. Sulphur dioxide: SO2; Elements present are Sulphur and Oxygen.

  5. Ethanol: C2H5OH; Elements present are carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

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