Chemical Formula of Magnesium Chloride
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What is the correct chemical symbol for sodium?

  • Na (correct)
  • Sd
  • S
  • So

    • The symbol for cobalt is CO.

    False

    What is the latest abbreviation for atomic mass unit as recommended by IUPAC?

    u

    The chemical symbol for chlorine is ______.

    <p>Cl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following elements with their symbols:

    <p>Iron = Fe Potassium = K Zinc = Zn Aluminium = Al</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for magnesium chloride?

    <p>MgCl2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The bracket is required when indicating one polyatomic ion in a chemical formula.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for sodium nitrate?

    <p>NaNO3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the compound magnesium chloride, there are ___ chloride ions for each magnesium ion.

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following compounds with their formulas:

    <p>Aluminium oxide = Al2O3 Calcium oxide = CaO Sodium nitrate = NaNO3 Calcium chloride = CaCl2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you simplify the formula Ca2O2?

    <p>CaO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In binary compounds, the charges on the ions must balance each other.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The formula for hydrogen chloride is ___ .

    <p>HCl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who postulated the idea of dividing matter into smaller particles known as Parmanu?

    <p>Maharishi Kanad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of indivisible particles called atoms was introduced by Paul Dirac.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'atom' mean?

    <p>indivisible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the ancient philosophers of India, if matter is divided, we will eventually reach the smallest particles called __________.

    <p>Parmanu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following philosophers with their contributions:

    <p>Maharishi Kanad = Postulated the existence of Parmanu Democritus = Introduced the concept of atoms Pakudha Katyayama = Elaborated on the combined form of particles Lavoisier = Contributed to modern chemistry through experimentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of ancient Indian and Greek philosophers regarding matter?

    <p>The divisibility of matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The law of conservation of mass states that mass can be created during a chemical reaction.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ancient philosopher who suggested that matter cannot be divided further is __________.

    <p>Democritus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct chemical formula for calcium hydroxide?

    <p>Ca(OH)2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The molecular mass of water is equal to 18 atomic mass units.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many hydrogen atoms are present in one molecule of ammonium sulfate, (NH4)2SO4?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The molecular mass of nitric acid (HNO3) is ____ u.

    <p>63</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the concept of molecular mass?

    <p>Sum of the atomic masses of all atoms in a molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the molecular formula Na2CO3, brackets are required for the carbonate ion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Calculate the molecular mass of calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2.

    <p>74</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the chemical formulas on the left with their common names on the right:

    <p>H2O = Water Na2CO3 = Sodium Carbonate Ca(OH)2 = Calcium Hydroxide (NH4)2SO4 = Ammonium Sulfate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the smallest particle of an element that cannot usually exist independently?

    <p>Atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A molecule can exist independently and shows all the properties of the substance.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a polyatomic ion?

    <p>A cluster of atoms that act as an ion and carry a fixed charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The chemical formula of a compound shows its constituent elements and the number of _____ of each combining element.

    <p>atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following compounds with their chemical formulae:

    <p>Magnesium chloride = MgCl2 Calcium oxide = CaO Copper nitrate = Cu(NO3)2 Aluminium chloride = AlCl3 Calcium carbonate = CaCO3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When 3.0 g of carbon is burned in 8.00 g of oxygen, which law of chemical combination is demonstrated?

    <p>Law of Conservation of Mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In ionic compounds, the chemical formula is determined by the mass of the ions present.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List two examples of polyatomic ions.

    <p>Sulfate (SO4^2-), Nitrate (NO3^-)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chemical Formulas and Ionic Compounds

    • Magnesium chloride has the chemical formula MgCl2, indicating two chloride ions per magnesium ion.
    • Chemical formulas are written by combining the symbols of the elements and their respective valencies.
    • When multiple identical polyatomic ions are present, their formula is enclosed in brackets with a subscript indicating quantity.

    Binary Compounds

    • Binary compounds consist of two different elements.
    • Valencies can be crossed over to determine the formula; for example, calcium oxide simplifies from Ca2O2 to CaO.

    Notable Examples

    • Hydrogen chloride: HCl
    • Aluminum oxide: Al2O3
    • Calcium hydroxide: Ca(OH)2, depicting two hydroxyl groups.
    • Sodium nitrate: NaNO3
    • Sodium carbonate: Na2CO3
    • Ammonium sulfate: (NH4)2SO4

    Molecular Mass

    • Molecular mass refers to the sum of atomic masses of all atoms in a molecule, expressed in atomic mass units (u).
    • Example calculations show water (H2O) has a molecular mass of 18 u; HNO3 totals 63 u.

    Historical Context of Matter

    • Ancient philosophers theorized about the divisibility of matter; the concept of 'Parmanu' by Maharishi Kanad represents the smallest particles.
    • The term "atom" was coined by Democritus, meaning "indivisible".

    Modern Chemistry Foundations

    • The law of conservation of mass states that mass remains constant during a chemical reaction.
    • Chemical formulas identify both the elements and their quantities in a compound.

    Polyatomic Ions

    • Polyatomic ions are clusters of atoms that carry a fixed charge.
    • Formulae include brackets when multiple identical units are present; e.g., in calcium hydroxide, brackets indicate two hydroxyl ions.

    Exercises on Understanding Chemistry

    • Weight composition and mass calculations in chemical reactions exemplify practical applications of the laws of chemical combinations.

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    • Create a fun placard game to reinforce knowledge of the symbols, valencies, and formulae of elements.

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