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Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Brown - Chemistry: The Central Science 15th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 62d

Predict the chemical formulas of the compounds formed by the following pairs of ions: (d) Ca2+ and ClO3-

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Identify the charges on each ion: Calcium ion (Ca^{2+}) has a charge of +2, and chlorate ion (ClO_3^{-}) has a charge of -1.
To form a neutral compound, the total positive charge must balance the total negative charge.
Determine the ratio of ions needed to balance the charges. Since Ca^{2+} has a +2 charge and ClO_3^{-} has a -1 charge, you will need two ClO_3^{-} ions to balance one Ca^{2+} ion.
Write the chemical formula by placing the cation first followed by the anion, using subscripts to indicate the number of each ion needed. The formula will be Ca(ClO_3)_2.
Ensure the compound is neutral by checking that the total positive charge (+2 from one Ca^{2+}) equals the total negative charge (-2 from two ClO_3^{-}).

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