Writing formula Flashcards by Ruth Tesfaye | Brainscape

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What should you focus on when writing the formula for a word equation?

A

Balancing the charges of the atoms/elements/ions involved.

So: Al +3 + Cl-1 = AlCl3

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What are the rules for halogens

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0 = ide
1 = hypo…ite
2 = ite
3 = ate
4 = per…ate

eg: Perbromate

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