Chemical formula

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Chemical formula: Overview

In this topic, we will learn about the chemical formulae of a compound. It highlights the rules to be followed while writing and framing the chemical formulae. It also includes examples based on this concept.

Important Questions on Chemical formula

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Select whether the following statement is true or false:

The chemical formula of the anion present in sodium bicarbonate is HCO3- .

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The chemical formula of the cation present in sodium dichromate is _____.

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Select whether the following statement is true or false:

Na2Cr2O7 is the formula for sodium dichromate. 

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Select the chemical formula of sodium dichromate.

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The chemical formula of the anion present in sodium dichromate is _____.

A. CrO42-

B. Cr2O72-

C. MnO4-

(Enter your correct answer as A, B or C)

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The chemical formula of the cation present in sodium bicarbonate is _____.

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Select the chemical formula of sodium bicarbonate.

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Write down the chemical formula for the following compounds.

sodium chloride and calcium oxide.

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An element 'A' has valency 1 and an element 'B' has valency 2. Write the formula of the compound formed by 'A' and 'B.'

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The symbol of the element cobalt is _____.

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The symbol of tin is _____.

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The symbol of silver is _____.

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The full form of  IUPAC is _____ (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry/ International Union of Pure and Alternative Chemistry).

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The chemical formula of aluminium chloride is _____.

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The chemical formula of Calcium oxide is _____.

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The chemical formula of copper nitrate is _____.

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The chemical formula of Lead nitrate is _____.

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The chemical formula of magnesium chloride is _____.

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_____ of a compound is a symbolic representation of its composition.

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_____ of a compound is a symbolic representation of its composition.