Hi. It works only for ionic compounds (not covalent). Also if both charges are divisible by the same # (eg. 2), the subscripts must be simplified. Manganese(IV) oxide would have the formula MnO2, not Mn2O4. Hope that helps!
haha my god, i have bin stressing bout writing these freakin formula's for a few weeks @ uni. THANKYOU! for putting it so plain and simply! i understand now haha YAY
We look at the periodic table and see that this is -1 and this is +2? Now where finish =p. Americans...
Kingportable 8 months ago
i didn't really get that
MapleOryDude 1 year ago
This guy sounds like homer
Apushlash 1 year ago
does this method work for any formula?
HeyPusa 2 years ago
Hi. It works only for ionic compounds (not covalent). Also if both charges are divisible by the same # (eg. 2), the subscripts must be simplified. Manganese(IV) oxide would have the formula MnO2, not Mn2O4. Hope that helps!
ChemFlicks 2 years ago
what grade is this is it grade 10 apply?
you suppose to put the grade level.
chemistrycoolguyscom 2 years ago
Thanks so much our teacher taught a very long way and this is so easy.
Saxdood 3 years ago
helped me alot man, thx a bunch
Se7enGenCelica 3 years ago
haha my god, i have bin stressing bout writing these freakin formula's for a few weeks @ uni. THANKYOU! for putting it so plain and simply! i understand now haha YAY
susiepoo2 4 years ago