Chemistry: The Science in Context (4th Edition)

Published by W.W. Norton & Co.
ISBN 10: 0393124177
ISBN 13: 978-0-39312-417-0

Chapter 1 - Matter and Energy: The Origin of the Universe - Problems - Page 35: 5

Answer

$CH_4O$

Work Step by Step

In the model of methanol shown, the black sphere represents a carbon atom, the red sphere represents an oxygen atom, and the small white spheres represent hydrogen atoms. We see one black ball, one red ball, and four white balls; therefore, the chemical formula of methanol is $CH_4O$.
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