Chemical Formulae Writing Exercise
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What does the chemical formula of a compound represent?

  • Physical state of the compound
  • Atomic number of the elements in the compound
  • Mass ratio of the elements in the compound
  • Symbols and combining capacity of the elements in the compound (correct)
  • How can valency help determine chemical compound formation?

  • By indicating the physical properties of the elements
  • By revealing the mass ratio of the elements
  • By stating the atomic weight of each element
  • By showing how atoms of different elements combine (correct)
  • How is valency related to chemical bonding?

  • Valency indicates the boiling points of elements
  • Valency predicts the density of compounds
  • Valency determines the color of compounds
  • Valency shows the reactivity of elements (correct)
  • What aspect of compounds does Table 3.5 provide information about?

    <p>Symbols and combining capacity of elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information can be inferred from Table 3.6 about ions?

    <p>Their valencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order of writing the symbols for elements and their valencies when writing chemical formulae?

    <p>Valency of each element followed by the symbol of the element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do we criss-cross the charges of cations and anions when writing chemical formulas?

    <p>To ensure overall charge neutrality in the compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In magnesium chloride (MgCl2), how many chloride ions are present for each magnesium ion?

    <p>Two chloride ions for each magnesium ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the formula for calcium hydroxide written as Ca(OH)2 and not CaOH2?

    <p>To indicate the presence of two hydroxyl groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound has the formula NaNO3?

    <p>Sodium nitrate (NaNO3)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the formula Al2O3 represent?

    <p>Aluminum oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct order to write the elements in a chemical formula when a compound consists of a metal and a non-metal?

    <p>Metal first, then non-metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ions is represented correctly with its symbol?

    <p>Sulphate - SO4-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In compounds formed with polyatomic ions, what is the rule regarding enclosing the ion in a bracket?

    <p>Only enclose when the number of polyatomic ions is more than one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds is a binary compound?

    <p>Sodium Chloride (NaCl)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When writing chemical formulas, what must be ensured about the valencies or charges on the ions?

    <p>They must balance each other out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these elements can show more than one valency?

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

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