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Find the Compound Formula

Cation: Cu+
Anion: S2-
Formula =

Cation: Ni2+
Anion: F-
Formula =

Cation: Cr3+
Anion: Cl-
Formula=


I'm struggling so much with understanding how to get the compound formula. Please leave and explanation and thank you

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Cu⁺ and S²⁻

You know the charge on copper is +1 and the charge on sulfur is -2. Use the "swap and drop" method to write the formula.

Swap the numbers and then drop them as the subscript for each element. Place the 2 as the subscript on copper and 1 as the subscript on sulfur.

Cu¹⁺ S²⁻

Cu₂S₁

Since we do not write the subscript when it is 1, do not use S₁. Use the formula shown below.

Formula = Cu₂S

You will use the same method to answer the other questions.

Ni²⁺ F¹⁻

Formula = NiF₂

Cr³⁺ Cl¹⁻

Formula = CrCl₃

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