Question

write the chemical formula for carbon tetrafluoride
cc₄
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Explanation:

Step1: Identify elements

Carbon is \(C\), fluorine is \(F\).

Step2: Determine prefix meaning

Tetra - means 4.

Step3: Write formula

Carbon tetrafluoride has 1 carbon atom (\(C\)) and 4 fluorine atoms (\(F\)), so formula is \(CF_4\).

Answer:

\(CF_4\)