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Chapter 6: Q. 6.89 (page 203)

Write the chemical formula for each of the following:
a. Magnesium sulfate
b. Tin(II) fluoride
c. Aluminum hydroxide

Short Answer

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(a)Chemical formula is MgSO4.

(b)Chemical formula is SnF2.

(c)Chemical formula isAlOH3.

Step by step solution

01

Part(a) Step1 : Given information.

We have been given that,

Magnesium sulphate.

We need to find the chemical formula .

02

Part(a) Step2: Simplify

Chemical formula for magnesium sulphate is MgSO4.

  • It is white crystalline salt.
  • Soluble in water.
  • Used as chemical supplement to treat low amount of magnesium in blood.
03

Part(b) Step1 : Given information.

We have been given that,

Tin(II)fluoride.

We need to find the chemical formula .

04

Part(b) Step2: Simplify

Chemical formula for Tin(II)fluoride is SnF2.

  • Commonly used in toothpastes for prevention of dental infections.
  • It is covalent molecule.
  • Acidic in nature.
05

Part(c) Step1 : Given information.

We have been given that,

Aluminum hydroxide

We need to find the chemical formula .

06

Part(c) Step2: Simplify.

Chemical formula for Aluminum hydroxide is AlOH3.

  • Used to treat sour stomach, acid indigestion.
  • It is weak base.
  • Found in nature as the mineral gibbsite.

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