Question

What is the formula mass for carbon tetrafloride?

Answer 1

`88` amu

Explanation:

1. Write down the formula of the compound;
   `CF_4`
2. Identify the number of atoms of each element composing the compound;
   `C=1`
   `F=4`
3. 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
4. Total is `88` amu