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OpenStudy (anonymous):

formula for silicon dioxide

OpenStudy (ipwnbunnies):

When naming molecular compounds this way, the prefixes determine the molecular formula. Silicon: There is one atom or mole of silicon in a molecule or mole silicon dioxide Dioxide: The prefix di- means TWO. So, there are 2 oxygens in the molecular formula for silicon dioxide.

OpenStudy (somy):

SiO2

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