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What would be the most probable formula unit for a compound made of the elements Mg and Br?
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MgBr2 (magnesium bromide) would be the most favorable reaction between magnesium and bromine.
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Why is the formula for magnesium sulfide MgS?
The formula for magnesium sulfide is MgS. MgS would make the compound neutral, which is the goal for most elements.
How do you decide if a formula repesents a compound or an element?
If the chemical formula contains only one element (such as Mg, K or Cl2) it would be an element. If it contains two or more elements (such as NaCl, CO2 or CuSO4.5H2O) then it would be a compound.
How many potassium atims and how many oxygen atoms are there in a binary compound made from these two elements?
A compound containing potassium and oxygen atoms would have a formula of K2O, and would be named potassium oxide. This is a binary ionic compound.
What is the chemical formula for the compound trinitrogen tetrachloride?
SCl_4_ (the bounding underscores are to denote the subscript 4). The prefix on the chloride in the name denotes 4 Cl. Since this involves 2 (two) non-metals, you must specify how many of each element are in the compound to resolve the ambiguity. This is largely due to the fact that this is not an ionic compound where you can derive the charges and match up the elements accordingly. This is probable more than one may have been asking for. However, it is good to have.
Would you expect the formula S8 to represent a compound to an element?
It is the formula of the allotrope of sulfur; it is considered a compound by some chemists.
What is the name of the compound SnP5?
This compound probable doesn't exist.
What is the definition on a combination of symbols that show ratio of elements in a compound?
Its called Chemical formula
What would nh3 stand for on the periodic table of elements?
NH3 is the chemical formula of the compound ammonia. The periodic table lists elements and not compounds.
Why is the formula for magnesium sulfide MgS?
The formula for magnesium sulfide is MgS. MgS would make the compound neutral, which is the goal for most elements.
How do you decide if a formula repesents a compound or an element?
If the chemical formula contains only one element (such as Mg, K or Cl2) it would be an element. If it contains two or more elements (such as NaCl, CO2 or CuSO4.5H2O) then it would be a compound.
How do you work out the compound formula?
That really depends upon the compound. Since you have not described the compound in any way, there would be no way to work out the formula. Other than that, you are always guided by the periodic table of elements and your knowledge of the valences of the elements; you should be familiar with common radicals, and with various organic compounds which might be part of a formula. The more you know about chemistry, the better chance you will have of working out a given formula.
What would the formula be for a compound containing chromium II ions and ions of elements Z?
An example is the chromium chloride: CrCl2.
How many potassium atoms and how many oxygen atoms are there in a binary compound from these two elements?
A compound containing potassium and oxygen atoms would have a formula of K2O, and would be named potassium oxide. This is a binary ionic compound.
How many potassium atims and how many oxygen atoms are there in a binary compound made from these two elements?
A compound containing potassium and oxygen atoms would have a formula of K2O, and would be named potassium oxide. This is a binary ionic compound.
What type of compound is formed when elements combine?
It depends on the elements that are combining. if they are a metal and a nonmetal then it would be an ionic compound. If they are both nonmetals then it would be a molecular compound.
What is the chemical formula for the compound trinitrogen tetrachloride?
SCl_4_ (the bounding underscores are to denote the subscript 4). The prefix on the chloride in the name denotes 4 Cl. Since this involves 2 (two) non-metals, you must specify how many of each element are in the compound to resolve the ambiguity. This is largely due to the fact that this is not an ionic compound where you can derive the charges and match up the elements accordingly. This is probable more than one may have been asking for. However, it is good to have.
A compound made from Ag and chlorine has what formula?
One compound would be Silver Chloride - chemical formula AgCl
