Writing of Formulae of Ionic Compounds
Writing of Formulae of Ionic Compounds: Overview
This topic tells us that the overall ionic formula for a compound must be electrically neutral, meaning it has no charge. It discusses the rules and method of writing the formula of the ionic compound with the help of examples.
Important Questions on Writing of Formulae of Ionic Compounds
The formula of carbonate of a metal is . What will be the formula of its phosphate?

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

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

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

An element A forms an oxide A2O5. What will be the formula of chloride of A?

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

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

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

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

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

The valencies(or charges) of some of the ions are given below:
Ion Valency(charge) Ion Valency(charge)
Sodium ion 1+ Nitrate ion 1-
Copper ion 2+ Sulphide ion 2-
Using this information, write down the formula of copper nitrate.

The valencies(or charges) of some of the ions are given below:
Ion Valency(charge) Ion Valency(charge)
Sodium ion 1+ Nitrate ion 1-
Copper ion 2+ Sulphide ion 2-
Using this information, write down the formula of sodium sulphide.

Give the formula of the following compound formed from the following sets of elements:
sodium and oxygen

Give the formula of the following compound formed from the following sets of elements;
carbon and chlorine

Give the formula of the following compound formed from the following sets of elements:
Hydrogen and sulphur

Give the formula of the following compound formed from the following sets of elements;
calcium and fluorine

Name the following compound. Also, write the symbols/formulae of the ions present in it.

Name the following compound. Also write the symbols/formulae of the ions present in them:

Calculate the formula mass of the following compound
Aluminium oxide (Given, Atomic mass of ; )

Work out the formula for the following compound:
Calcium carbonate
