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In summary, a chemical formula is a symbolic representation of the elements and their ratios in a compound. It is important to know the chemical formula of a substance for understanding its properties and predicting its interactions with other substances. The chemical formula of a compound can be determined through various methods such as chemical analysis and spectroscopy. It is possible to change a chemical formula by altering the ratio of elements, but this will also change the substance's properties. When writing a chemical formula, it is necessary to identify the elements and their ratios and use the symbols and subscripts to represent them accurately.
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If aluminum has a positive 3 charge and chlorine has a negative 1 charge, then the formula becomes AlCl3, because the negative three in chlorine would balance out the positive 3 in aluminum right? So, what about this? Silion has a positive 4 charge. and neon has a neutral charge. What would the compound be?
 
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What is a neutral charge?
 
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You posted this exact question already. If the previous discussion doesn't satisfy you, look for answers on Google or ask your paid instructor/teacher.
 
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nothing happens, they are noble gases meaning they wouldn't react period. So your equations would never really exist
 

1. What is a chemical formula?

A chemical formula is a symbolic representation of the elements that make up a compound and the ratio in which they are present. It is used to describe the composition of a substance and is written using the symbols of the elements and subscripts to indicate the number of atoms of each element.

2. Why is it important to know the chemical formula of a substance?

Knowing the chemical formula of a substance is important because it provides information about the elements present and their relative proportions. This is crucial for understanding the properties and behavior of a substance, as well as for predicting how it will interact with other substances.

3. How do you determine the chemical formula of a compound?

The chemical formula of a compound can be determined through a variety of methods, including chemical analysis, spectroscopy, and X-ray crystallography. These techniques allow scientists to identify the elements present in a substance and their ratios, which can then be used to write the chemical formula.

4. Can a chemical formula be changed?

Yes, a chemical formula can be changed by altering the ratio of elements present in a compound. This can be done through chemical reactions or by adding or removing certain atoms. However, the chemical properties of a substance will also change when its formula is changed.

5. How do you write a chemical formula?

To write a chemical formula, you first need to identify the elements present in the compound and their respective ratios. Then, use the symbols of the elements and subscripts to indicate the number of atoms of each element. The subscripts should be the smallest whole numbers that maintain the correct ratio of elements in the compound.

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