Question

is an atom of element a
is an atom of element b
is an atom of element c
a compound has this particle diagram:
using this information, what is the correct chemical formula of this compound?
a ab₂c
b a₄bc₄
c a₂b₂c₄
d a₂bc₂

Explanation:

Step1: Count the number of each atom

• Blue (element A): 2 atoms
• Red (element B): 2 atoms
• Green (element C): 4 atoms

Answer:

C. \(A_{2}B_{2}C_{4}\)