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How to Write the Formula for Sodium carbonate

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  • Practice until it becomes second nature.
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For Sodium carbonate use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Sodium carbonate

For Sodium carbonate:
  • Write the element symbol and ionic charge for Sodium.
  • Look up the formula and charge for the carbonate ion on the Common Ion Table
  • Balance the charges so the total charge on the compound is zero.

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