Which one of the formulas of ionic compounds is the least likely to be correct? NH4Cl, Ba(OH)2, Na2SO4, Ca2NO3

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Which one of the formulas of ionic compounds is the least likely to be correct? NH4Cl, Ba(OH)2, Na2SO4, Ca2NO3

2007-11-14 08:40:23 · 3 answers · asked by Tammy 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Ca2NO3 would have a net charge of +1. That doesn't fly with the universe. It had a thing for electrical neutralty. The formula for calcium nitrate should be Ca(NO3)2

2007-11-14 08:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ca2NO3 is incorrect.
It should read Ca(NO3)2 Calcium nitrate.

2007-11-14 08:53:42 · answer #2 · answered by lenpol7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ca2NO3 does not balance, not neutral, incorrect

2007-11-14 08:47:04 · answer #3 · answered by ferrous lad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋