Maybe I am not asking my question right. O.K. the two columns are s with a positive charge of 1+ or 2+. The 6 columns are p with a negative charge of 1-,2-,3- so, do these charges along with the number help to form the formula? I really apreciate any help with this!
I have actually been on the internet as well as in 3 different chemistry books and I am still struggling with understanding the material. Thanks. Does the distinguishing electrons have anything to do with the writing of formulas?
I am in a Chem 105 course. I don't have a homework assignment but we do have a test coming up and I have some worksheets to help me practice writing formulas. My question is how do you know if the formula has a charge. For example: Sodium Nitrate - I know Sodium is Na and I know Nitrate is a...