Question

what is the formula for the compound sulfur hexachloride?
a. s6cl
b. scl6
c. scl5
d. s2cl6

Explanation:

In chemical naming, "hexa -" means six. Sulfur hexachloride has one sulfur atom and six chlorine atoms. The chemical formula is written with the symbol of the first - named element (sulfur, S) followed by the symbol of the second - named element (chlorine, Cl) with a subscript indicating the number of atoms of the second element.

Answer:

B. $SCl_6$