This is a model of a compound called ethane. Its chemical formula is C2

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Think about what the letters and numbers in the chemical formula for ethane must mean. Label each item shown in the diagram.

Drag and drop the words into the correct boxes to label the diagram. Remember that you should be taking this on an actual computer. The image may not display correctly on a phone or other small screen.

Answer 1

To label the diagram of ethane (C2H6), you typically have the following components to label:

1. C - This represents carbon atoms. In the formula C2, there are 2 carbon atoms.
2. H - This represents hydrogen atoms. In the formula H6, there are 6 hydrogen atoms.
3. Subscripts - The numbers (2 and 6) indicate the number of each type of atom in the molecule. The subscript '2' after C means there are 2 carbon atoms, and the subscript '6' after H means there are 6 hydrogen atoms.
4. Molecular Structure - You might need to label how the carbon atoms bond with each other and how the hydrogen atoms are bonded to the carbon atoms.

To summarize for the labeling:

• Carbon atoms: Label the two 'C' in the diagram.
• Hydrogen atoms: Label the six 'H' in the diagram.

If there are structural lines connecting atoms, you may also want to indicate:

• Bonds: The lines connecting the carbon to hydrogen and between the carbon atoms themselves represent chemical bonds.

If you are working with a specific diagram, please ensure the labels correspond to the visual elements of the diagram.