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How to Write the Formula for Aluminum cyanide

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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 Aluminum cyanide use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Aluminum cyanide

To write the formula for Aluminum cyanide we need to:
  • Find the ionic charge for the metal (Aluminum) on the Periodic Table.
  • Find the ionic charge for the polyatomic ion (cyanide) on the Common Ion Table.
  • Balance the charges. You may need to put parentheses around the cyanide.
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