Question

write formula for the following binary compound composed of nonmetals: sulfur trioxide. (formulas with subscripts should be entered as regular text, i.e., h₂o should be entered as \h2o\)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the elements

Sulfur is represented by \( S \), oxygen by \( O \).

Step2: Determine the number of atoms

"Tri - " prefix means three. So three oxygen atoms.

Answer:

\( SO3 \)