What information does a chemical formula of a compound provide?

AThe type and amount of elements
BThe different kinds of compounds included within the chemical formula
CThe types of molecules present in a formula
DThe correct amounts of substances to mix together to make a formula

Verified Answer :

I think the best option is A. A chemical formula of a compound provides information on the type and amounts of elements in that compound. For instance, we have NaOH. From the given formula, we see that it contains the elements sodium, oxygen and hydrogen. Also, their corresponding number of molecules.