Question

In the formula KBr, there is/are:

Answer 1

Answer:

b. 1 Potassium  atom

c. 1 bromine atom

Explanation:

What is a compound?

• A compound is a substance that is made up of atoms from different elements.
• The formula of a compound shows the elements making up the compound.
• Additionally, the formula of compound shows the number atoms of each element making up the compound.

In this case;

We are given the Formula KBr

• This is the formula of the compound potassium bromide.
• From the formula, we can tell that the compound is made up of potassium and bromine atoms.
• The formula also shows the number of atoms of each element, that is, 1 potassium atom and 1 bromide atom.