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How to Write the Formula for Potassium chloride

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For Potassium chloride use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Potassium chloride

Metal (K) + Non-metal (Cl) = Binary Ionic
  • Write the element symbols for Potassium and Chlorine.
  • Use the Periodic Table to find the charges for Potassium and Chlorine.
  • Balance the charges to make sure the net (overall) charge on the compound is zero.

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