Here's an example:
Using the symbol M for the element, write the chemical formula for the compound that forms when element M reacts with iodine.
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If anyone could explain to me how to write chemical formula (using the above problem as an example)
I would really truly appreciate it!
Thank you in advance.
Using the symbol M for the element, write the chemical formula for the compound that forms when element M reacts with iodine.
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If anyone could explain to me how to write chemical formula (using the above problem as an example)
I would really truly appreciate it!
Thank you in advance.
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2M + I2 --> 2MI
Elements in the reaction are notated with their symbols. The numbers in front of the elements or compounds denote how many moles are required for this equation to be balanced. The numbers in subscript (the ones after the symbol because of the limitations of this rendering) denote how many atoms are in a unit of compound. The reactants--the elements or compounds reacting--go in front of the arrow. The products--what is produced in the reaction--go after the arrow. The arrow means "yields", and means that a reaction is taking place between the elements. Iodine is usually found in its gas form, which is always diatomic, meaning that it comes as I2, not just I. Hope this helps!
Elements in the reaction are notated with their symbols. The numbers in front of the elements or compounds denote how many moles are required for this equation to be balanced. The numbers in subscript (the ones after the symbol because of the limitations of this rendering) denote how many atoms are in a unit of compound. The reactants--the elements or compounds reacting--go in front of the arrow. The products--what is produced in the reaction--go after the arrow. The arrow means "yields", and means that a reaction is taking place between the elements. Iodine is usually found in its gas form, which is always diatomic, meaning that it comes as I2, not just I. Hope this helps!