Naming compounds and writing formulas

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What is the chemical formula for Nitric Acid?

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HNO3

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What is the chemical formula for calcium phosphate?

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Ca3(PO4)2

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What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

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H2SO4

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What is the chemical formula for dihydrogen phosphate?

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H2PO4

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What is the chemical formula for hydrogen carbonate?

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HCO3

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What is the general formula for acids containing hydrogen and a non-metal?

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HX, where X is a non-metal.

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What is the formula for a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged entity composed of two or more atoms, such as sulfate (SO4^2-).

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How do you determine the formula for a compound containing a metal and a non-metal?

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Use the metal's oxidation state and the non-metal's charge to balance the overall charge.

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What is the significance of parentheses in chemical formulas?

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Parentheses indicate that the enclosed group of atoms is a polyatomic ion and may be multiplied by a subscript.

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What is the formula for ammonium sulfate?

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(NH4)2SO4