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Its there too tell you the charge of the compound.

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What is the name for FeCl in roman numerals?

Chemical compounds are not named in Roman numerals!


How do you put ionic compounds in roman numerals?

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What do roman numerals represent in naming compounds?

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Do roman numerals appear in covalent compound?

No, Roman numerals are not used in covalent compounds. Roman numerals are used in the naming of ionic compounds to indicate the charge of a transition metal ion. In covalent compounds, the elements are combined through sharing of electrons and do not involve ions with specific charges.


When are Roman Numerals used in chemicals?

When naming compounds. For example, Iron (VI) Carbonate.


When is it appropriate to use Roman numerals when naming compounds?

You use it on every single element


How are oxidation states of transition metals indicated in the names of metal compounds?

Roman numerals are used to indicate oxidation states.


Why does zinc cadmium and silver compounds do not use roman Numerals in their names?

Because they just don't


What is the Roman numerals for 27?

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Why must roman numerals be used when naming certain ionic compounds?

You must use roman numerals to indicate which oxidation state the element is in when that element is in a compound.


In Europe do they still use Roman numerals?

No, nowadays Roman numerals are only used for things such as the regal numbers of kings and queens, for example Henry VIII for Henry the eighth. Roman numerals are also used in chemistry for the oxidation sates of compounds, such as Iron III oxide. Roman numerals are also used on clocks and watches and they also appear as dates in the credits of movies.


How do you I write Roman number 11?

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