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Homework Statement
Sodium chlorate(I)
Sodium chlorate(V)
Potassium nitride(III)
Phosphorus(III) chloride
Magnesium iodate(I)
Homework Equations
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The Attempt at a Solution
I know the number in the bracket refers to what's before it, i.e. in sodium chlorate(V), the (V) means that the chlorine has an oxidation number of +5, but how does this help me find the fomula of the copound.
For example with sodium chlorate(V):
I know its made from sodium (Na+) ions, and chlorate(ClO3-) ions.