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  • Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6): Correct Naming & Chemical Formula
    The correct name for the molecular compound SF6 is sulfur hexafluoride.

    Here's why:

    * Sulfur is the first element, and its name remains unchanged.

    * Hexa indicates there are six fluorine atoms.

    * Fluoride is the name of the fluorine anion.

    Therefore, the complete name is sulfur hexafluoride.

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