Reading Chemical Formulas With the Periodic Table

Use the periodic table to identify the atoms and the number of each kind within a chemical formula.

Part of The student distinguishes between elements and compounds, classifies changes in matter, and understands the properties of solutions

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Reading Chemical Formulas

By the end of this lesson, you will look at a chemical formula, use the periodic table to name each kind of atom in it, and count how many of each atom it contains. Let's learn how symbols and subscripts work together.

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