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IUPAC (International Union for Pure and Applied Chemistry) has rules for writing chemical symbols and formulas. They are valid in all languages.
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LaoThe chemical symbols of the elements are written such that if the symbol is only one letter, it is capitalized; for example H for hydrogen and N for nitrogen. If the symbol has two letters, the first letter is capitalized, but not the second letter; for example Ne for neon and Br for bromine.
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Why do chemists write the formula for sodium chloride as NaCl?
Chemists use the chemical symbol for each element to write formulas. In the case of sodium chloride, sodium's symbol is Na and chlorine's symbol is Cl. By combining these symbols, NaCl represents the chemical formula for sodium chloride.
How do you write Ba2 plus as a chemical equation?
To write the formula for barium bromide (BaBr₂) as a chemical equation, you need a reaction. For instance, the reaction between barium chloride (BaCl₂) and sodium bromide (NaBr) would form barium bromide and sodium chloride (NaCl): BaCl₂ + 2NaBr → 2NaCl + BaBr₂.
How do you write the chemical equation of sodium hydrogen sulfite?
The chemical equation for the formation of sodium hydrogen sulfite can be written as: SO2 + NaOH → NaHSO3
What is the chemical symbol for nitrogen in the air?
The chemical symbol for nitrogen in the air is N2.
What is the correct way to write the chemical name of carbon dioxide?
The correct way to write the chemical name of carbon dioxide is "carbon dioxide" or "CO2".
