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Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations — Quiz

Question 1 • Chemistry

The compound FeCl sub 3 is made of

Answer
A
three molecules of iron chloride.
B
two atoms of iodine, one atom of iron, and one atom of carbon.
C
one atom of iron and three atoms of carbon.
D
one atom of iron and three atoms of chlorine.

Explanation

In the formula FeCl₃, Fe represents iron and Cl represents chlorine. The subscript 3 applies to chlorine, so each formula unit contains one iron atom and three chlorine atoms. Therefore, choice D is correct.

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