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How do I know which element comes first in the formula for a binary molecular compound if i just have the two elements, not the name (E.g Cl and O, how do i know if it's Cl₂O or OCl₂ since there isn't
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How do I know which element comes first in the formula for a binary molecular compound if i just have the two elements, not the name (E.g Cl and O, how do i know if it's Cl₂O or OCl₂ since there isn't a cation or anion?).

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cl,chlorine and o,oxygen

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