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How to Write the Formula for Iron (II) nitrite

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For Iron (II) nitrite use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Iron (II) nitrite

For Iron (II) nitrite we have a transition metal and a polyatomic ion.
  • Write the element symbol for Iron.
  • Use the Common Ion Table to find the formula and charge for the nitrite ion.
  • The (II) tells us that Fe has a charge of +2. We'll need to balance that with -2. Since the nitrite ion has a -1 charge we'll need two of them (and need to use parentheses around them!).

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