Writing Chemical Formulae of Compounds
Writing Chemical Formulae of Compounds: Overview
This topic highlights writing chemical formulas of compounds. It explains the valencies of some nonmetal elements. It discusses the concept of cations and anions. We will learn the rules for writing the chemical formula.
Important Questions on Writing Chemical Formulae of Compounds
Write the chemical formula of the calcium phosphate.

An element has a valency of . Write the formula of its nitrate.

An element has a valency of . Write the formula of its carbonate.

An element has a valency of . Write the formula of its sulphate.

An element has a valency of . Write the formula of its oxide.

Write the numerical value of '' in the chemical formula for potassium sulphate given:

Write the chemical formula of the magnesium hydroxide.
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The chemical formula of the sodium oxide is-
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The chemical formula of the carbon disulphide is-
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The chemical formula of the sulphur trioxide is-
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The chemical formula of methane is-
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The chemical formula of the carbon dioxide can be-
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An element has a valency of . Write the formula of its chloride.

If the aluminium salt of an anion is , what is the valency of ? What will be the formula of the magnesium salt of ?

The formula of carbonate of a metal is . What will be the formula of its chloride?

An element of valency combines with another element of valency. What will be the formula of the compound formed?

An element has has a valency of , while another element has a valency of . What will be the formula of the compound formed between and ?

If the valency of nitrogen is and that of hydrogen is , write down the formula for ammonia.

An element has a valency of . What will be its simplest formula for bromide of the element?

An element has a valency of . What will be its simplest formula for oxide of the element?
