What is the formula mass for carbon tetrafloride?
1 Answer
Mar 13, 2016
Explanation:
- Write down the formula of the compound;
#CF_4# - Identify the number of atoms of each element composing the compound;
#C=1#
#F=4# - Take the atomic masses of the elements from the Periodic Table and multiply with the number of atoms;
#C = 1 # x# 12 = 12# amu
#F=4 # x# 19 = 76# amu - Total is
#88# amu
