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What is the chemical formula for Copper (II) nitrate?

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Answer:

The answer to your question is Cu(NO₃)₂

Step-by-step explanation:

To write the chemical formula of a molecule:

1.- Look for the symbols of the elements

Copper = Cu has an oxidation number of +2.

Nitrate = NO₃⁻¹ nitrate is a polyatomic ion so it is composed of nitrogen,

oxygen and its oxidation number is -1.

2.- Write the chemical formula and interchange the oxidation numbers.

Cu⁺² + NO₃⁻¹ ⇒ Cu(NO₃)₂

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