Question

A student is asked to determine the chemical formula for the compound Barium

chloride. When writing the chemical formula, what question will the student need to
ask to determine the correct formula?
What period does barium belong to?
Are barium and chlorine a metal and nonmetal?
What is the state of matter of each element that comprises the final formula?
What are the charges of each atom?

Answer 1

Are barium and chlorine a metal and nonmetal?

Step-by-step explanation:

I had the same question, and my class reviewed the test and this was the answer to this question.