Practice 3.5 Writing chemical formula

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What is the chemical formula for Carbon Dioxide?

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CO_2

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What is the chemical formula for Aluminum Sulfate?

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Al_2(SO_4)_3

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What is the chemical formula for Dinitrogen monoxide?

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N_2O

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What is the chemical formula for Calcium Nitrate?

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Ca(NO_3)_2

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What is the chemical formula for Barium Phosphide?

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Ba_3P_2

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Define a chemical formula.

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A chemical formula is a way of expressing information about the proportions of atoms that constitute a particular chemical compound.

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What does the subscript in a chemical formula indicate?

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The subscript indicates the number of atoms of the element in the molecule.

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What is the significance of parentheses in chemical formulas?

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Parentheses are used to indicate groups of atoms that behave as a single unit in a compound.

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What is the chemical formula for Sodium Chloride?

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NaCl

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What is the chemical formula for Magnesium Oxide?

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MgO