Question #766de

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Convert the chemical names into chemical formulas. Place them based on the chemical equation.

Magnesium + iron(lll) chloride Magnesium(ll)chloride + iron

Mg+FeCl3MgCl2+Fe

Then balance the chemical equation .meaning there are equal numbers of atoms on each side.

3Mg+2FeCl33MgCl2+2Fe

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Here are some simple covalent formulas that you will find useful to remember

Water H2O
Carbon Dioxide CO2
Ammonia NH3
Hydrogen H2
Oxygen O2
Nitrogen N2
Sulfur Dioxide or Sulphur Dioxide SO2
Methane CH4

Here are some simple ionic formulas that you will find useful to remember

Sodium Chloride NaCl
Calcium Chloride CaCl2
Magnesium Oxide MgO
Hydrochloric Acid HCl
Sulfuric Acid or Sulphuric Acid H2SO4
Nitric Acid HNO3
Sodium Hydroxide NaOH
Potassium Hydroxide KOH
Calcium Hydroxide Ca(OH)2
Calcium Carbonate CaCO3
Aluminum Oxide Al2O3
Iron Oxide Fe2O3