Writing Chemical Formulas

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What do Roman numerals indicate in the context of ionic compounds?

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The charge of the metal cation(s) in an ionic compound.

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How is aluminum carbonate represented in chemical formula notation?

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Al₂(CO₃)₃

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What is the chemical formula for manganese(III) oxide?

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Mn₂O₃

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What is the chemical formula for Dinitrogen monoxide?

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N₂O

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What is the chemical formula for Potassium Bromide?

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KBr

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What is the general rule for writing the formula of an ionic compound?

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The total positive charge must balance the total negative charge.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.

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How do you determine the formula for a compound formed between a metal and a non-metal?

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Use the charges of the ions to balance the total charge.

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What is the formula for calcium chloride?

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CaCl₂

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What is the chemical formula for sodium sulfate?

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Na₂SO₄