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Identify the chemical formulas for the elements and compounds listed in the syllabus.

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Cambridge IGCSE ChemistrySubject contentCore content

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This point belongs to Formulae, especially Formulae outcomes.
You need to be able to identify the chemical formulas for the elements and compounds listed in the syllabus.
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Chemical formulas indicate the composition of elements and compounds. For example, H2O represents water, while CO2 represents carbon dioxide.

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State the chemical formula for carbon tetrachloride.
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