Chemical Formulas: Ba(OH)_2 vs BaO_2H_2; Al(NO_3)_3 vs AlN_3O_9

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Ba(OH)2 and BaO2H2 are equivalent chemical formulas, both representing barium hydroxide. Similarly, Al(NO3)3 and AlN3O9 are also equivalent, denoting aluminum nitrate. However, Ba(OH)2 and Al(NO3)3 provide clearer structural information about the compounds compared to their alternative representations.

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It has to do with chemical formulas.

Is Ba(OH)_2 the same as BaO_2H_2?

Also, is Al(NO_3)_3 the same as AlN_3O_9?

Thanks.
 
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Simple answer. Yes.

All though the first formulas give you much better information on the structure of the compound.
 

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