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Based on location in the periodic table, what is the formula for beryllium chloride?

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Yes, as Smart has pointed out, or attempted to, the formula for beryllium chloride would be BeCl, with a subscript of 2 on the Cl. The position on the periodic table shows that beryllium has a +2 charge, and chlorine has a -1 charge. In order for the charges to cancel out, there would need to be two chlorine.
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