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Explain why formulas for compounds are never written using oxidation numbers as part of the formula?
Formulas for compounds do not include oxidation numbers because these numbers are specific to an individual atom within a compound, and the compound as a whole remains neutral. Including oxidation numbers in the formula would imply a charge on the compound, which is not accurate for neutral compounds. The formula provides the ratio of atoms in the compound, while oxidation numbers are used to determine how electrons are distributed in a chemical species.
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What are the formulas for the compounds called copper (I) chloride and copper (II) chloride?
The formula for copper(I) chloride is CuCl, where copper has a +1 oxidation state. The formula for copper(II) chloride is CuCl2, where copper has a +2 oxidation state.
What compounds can be formed from element X with oxidation numbers 3 and 5 and element Z eith oxidation numbers 2 and 3?
Compounds formed from X(III) and Z(II) would have the formula X2Z3, while compounds formed from X(V) and Z(III) would have the formula XZ2.
Using oxidation numbers explain why the formulas NaF2 is incorrect?
In the compound NaF2, sodium typically has an oxidation state of +1, and fluorine has an oxidation state of -1. When combined in a compound, the total oxidation numbers must add up to zero, but in NaF2 they add up to +2 (-1 for each fluorine and +1 for sodium), which is incorrect. The correct formula should be NaF.
How do I Write a formula for the compounds that forms from each pair aluminum and sulfur?
The compound formed from aluminum and sulfur is aluminum sulfide, which has the chemical formula Al2S3. In this compound, aluminum has a +3 oxidation state, while sulfur has a -2 oxidation state.
What is ferrous in chemical formula?
"Ferrous" indicates an iron ion with a +2 oxidation state in a chemical formula. It is commonly represented as Fe^2+ in compounds.
What are the formulas for the compounds called copper (I) chloride and copper (II) chloride?
The formula for copper(I) chloride is CuCl, where copper has a +1 oxidation state. The formula for copper(II) chloride is CuCl2, where copper has a +2 oxidation state.
Two compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural formulas are?
Two compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural formulas are isomers. Isomers are compounds with the same number and types of atoms but arranged differently. An example is ethanol (C2H6O) and dimethyl ether (C2H6O), both have the same molecular formula but different structural formulas.
What is the formulas for the compounds called copper1 chloride and copper 2 chloride?
The formula for copper(I) chloride is CuCl, and the formula for copper(II) chloride is CuCl2. In copper(I) chloride, copper has a +1 oxidation state, while in copper(II) chloride, copper has a +2 oxidation state.
What compounds can be formed from element X with oxidation numbers 3 and 5 and element Z eith oxidation numbers 2 and 3?
Compounds formed from X(III) and Z(II) would have the formula X2Z3, while compounds formed from X(V) and Z(III) would have the formula XZ2.
Using oxidation numbers explain why the formulas NaF2 is incorrect?
In the compound NaF2, sodium typically has an oxidation state of +1, and fluorine has an oxidation state of -1. When combined in a compound, the total oxidation numbers must add up to zero, but in NaF2 they add up to +2 (-1 for each fluorine and +1 for sodium), which is incorrect. The correct formula should be NaF.
How are the empirical and molecular formulas for a compuond related?
An empirical formula is a brutto formula; a molecular formula explain the structure of a molecule.
Is the formula C6H12O6 a colloid?
No. Colloids are mixtures and so do not have chemical formulas. C6H12O6 is the formula for glucose or, alternatively, fructose, which are compounds.
How do I Write a formula for the compounds that forms from each pair aluminum and sulfur?
The compound formed from aluminum and sulfur is aluminum sulfide, which has the chemical formula Al2S3. In this compound, aluminum has a +3 oxidation state, while sulfur has a -2 oxidation state.
What is ferrous in chemical formula?
"Ferrous" indicates an iron ion with a +2 oxidation state in a chemical formula. It is commonly represented as Fe^2+ in compounds.
How do you write chemical formulas with oxidation numbers?
To write chemical formulas with oxidation numbers, first determine the oxidation number of each element in the compound based on their typical values. Then, use these oxidation numbers to balance the charges of cations and anions in the compound. Finally, write the chemical formula using subscripts to ensure that the overall charge of the compound is neutral.
How are formulas for ionic and covalent compounds written?
Formulas for ionic compounds are written by balancing the positive and negative charges of the ions to create a neutral compound. For covalent compounds, the subscripts in the formula indicate the number of atoms of each element present in the molecule.
Write formulas for the following ionic compounds potassium iodide?
The formula for potassium iodide is KI.
