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How to Write the Formula for Silver chloride

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  • Determine the type of compound you are working with.
  • Apply the rules for naming that type of compound.
  • Practice until it becomes second nature.
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For Silver chloride use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Silver chloride

Silver always has an ionic charge of +1 even though it is a transition metal.

So ...
  • Write the element symbol and charge for Silver.
  • Write the element symbol and charge for Chlorine.
  • Make sure the charges balance.

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