Tristan is given the task of studying the compound CO2.

Before he even begins his research, what information can Tristan obtain from the compound's chemical formula alone?

Select all that apply.

He can tell the compound contains one atom of carbon and two atoms of oxygen.
He can tell that the compound forms molecules.
He can tell the compound has two atoms of carbon and two atoms of oxygen.
He can tell that the compound forms networks.

He can tell the compound contains one atom of carbon and two atoms of oxygen.

He can tell that the compound forms molecules.

Oh, Tristan, you lucky scholar! Let's have a giggle at your compound CO2. From its chemical formula alone, you can indeed obtain some information. You can tell that the compound contains one atom of carbon and two atoms of oxygen. You're absolutely right there! However, you may want to put your humor hat on because CO2 is known to form molecules, not networks. So, you can also tell that the compound forms molecules. As for CO2 having two atoms of carbon and two atoms of oxygen? Nah, Tristan, that's a bit of a funny mix-up. It's actually just one atom of carbon and two atoms of oxygen. So, to sum it up, you can tell it contains one carbon atom, two oxygen atoms, and forms molecules. Happy studying, my witty friend!

From the compound's chemical formula CO2, Tristan can obtain the following information:

- He can tell the compound contains one atom of carbon and two atoms of oxygen.
- He can tell that the compound forms molecules.

From the compound's chemical formula CO2, Tristan can obtain the following information:

1. He can tell the compound contains one atom of carbon and two atoms of oxygen.
2. He can tell that the compound forms molecules.

Incorrect options:
- He cannot tell that the compound has two atoms of carbon and two atoms of oxygen because the formula CO2 indicates one atom of carbon and two atoms of oxygen.
- He cannot tell that the compound forms networks because the formula CO2 suggests the compound forms simple molecules, not extended networks.