Writing Chemical Formulae of Compounds

Author:Dr. Pankaj Rai
9th CBSE
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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

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Write the chemical formula of the calcium phosphate.

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An element X has a valency of 4. Write the formula of its nitrate.

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An element X has a valency of 4. Write the formula of its carbonate.

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An element X has a valency of 4. Write the formula of its sulphate.

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An element X has a valency of 4. Write the formula of its oxide.

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

KxSO4

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Write the chemical formula of the magnesium hydroxide.

A. MgOH3

B. MgOH

C. Mg(OH)2

"Enter your correct answer as A, B or C."

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The chemical formula of the sodium oxide is-

A. NaO

B. Na2O

C. NaO2

"Enter your correct answer as A, B or C."

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The chemical formula of the carbon disulphide is-

A. CS2

B. CS

C. C2S

"Enter your correct answer as A, B or C."

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The chemical formula of the sulphur trioxide is-

A. SO

B. SO2

C. SO3

"Enter your correct answer as A, B or C."

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The chemical formula of methane is-

A. C2H4

B. CH4

C. C2H2

"Enter your correct answer as A, B or C."

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The chemical formula of the carbon dioxide can be-

A. CO

B. CO2

C. C2O3

"Enter your correct answer as A, B or C."

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An element X has a valency of 4. Write the formula of its chloride.

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If the aluminium salt of an anion X is Al2X3, what is the valency of X? What will be the formula of the magnesium salt of X?

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The formula of carbonate of a metal M is M2CO3. What will be the formula of its chloride?

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An element A of valency 3 combines with another element B of valency 2. What will be the formula of the compound formed?

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An element has  X has a valency of 4, while another element Y has a valency of 1. What will be the formula of the compound formed between X and Y?

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If the valency of nitrogen is 3 and that of hydrogen is 1 , write down the formula for ammonia.

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An element M has a valency of 2. What will be its simplest formula for bromide of the element?

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An element M has a valency of 2. What will be its simplest formula for oxide of the element?