Write the empirical formula of the compound made from (a) Calcium cations and Br anions. (b) Magnesium

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Write the empirical formula of the compound made from

(a) Calcium cations and Br anions.

(b) Magnesium cations and S anions.

(c) Potassium cations and O anions.

Strategy

Determine the charge of the species from their group number on the periodic table. Balance the overall charge of the compound with the appropriate subscripts by taking into account the charges on the anion and cation.

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Chemistry Principles And Practice

ISBN: 9780534420123

3rd Edition

Authors: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball

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