Multiple Choice
What is the correct name for the ionic compound AlBr3?
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3. Chemical Reactions
Naming Ionic Compounds
Multiple Choice
Which of the following chemical formulas correctly represents antimony trichloride?
A
SnCl3
B
SbCl3
C
SnS2
D
SbCl2
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the element symbol for antimony, which is 'Sb' on the periodic table.
Recognize that 'trichloride' means the compound contains three chlorine atoms, represented as 'Cl3'.
Combine the symbol for antimony (Sb) with the subscript for three chlorine atoms to form the formula \(SbCl_3\).
Check the other options to see if they match the element antimony and the correct number of chlorine atoms; for example, 'Sn' is tin, not antimony.
Confirm that the correct formula for antimony trichloride is \(SbCl_3\) because it correctly represents antimony bonded to three chlorine atoms.
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