Question

The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Chemical formula:

• The chemical formula represents one molecule of an element or a compound.
• A chemical formula for a molecule is represented by the group of symbols of the elements that constitute the molecule, and the number of atoms of each element present in one molecule.
• For example the chemical formula of calcium is (Ca), copper is (Cu), iron is (Fe), water is( ${\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$), sodium chloride is (NaCl ), etc.

Concluding statement: The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO₂. Hence, the given statement is false.