MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #716

A molecular physicist calculates the total number of electrons in one molecule of fluoromethane. What is the correct count?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #716

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A molecular physicist calculates the total number of electrons in one molecule of fluoromethane. What is the correct count?

    • A) 14
    • B) 34
    • C) 18
    • D) 10

    Answer: 18

    Explanation: Fluoromethane (CH3F) has 6(C) + 3(H) + 9(F) = 18 electrons. Option B incorrectly uses the mass number instead of the atomic number.