Chapter 17, Problem 18TE

To determine

The chemical formula for the compound dihydrogen sulfide.

Answer to Problem 18TE

The chemical formula for the compound dihydrogen sulfide is ${\text{H}}_2\text{S}$.

Explanation of Solution

Given info: The chemical name of a compound is dihydrogen sulfide.

According to the given chemical name, dihydrogen sulfide which suggests that there are two hydrogen atoms bonded to one central sulfur atom forming its sulfide.

Thus the chemical formula can be formulated by using both the atoms present in it.

Thus, the chemical formula for the compound dihydrogen sulfide is ${\text{H}}_2\text{S}$.

Conclusion:

Therefore the chemical formula for the compound dihydrogen sulfide is ${\text{H}}_2\text{S}$.