Chapter3: Using Spreadsheets In Analytical Chemistry
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Problem 3.4QAP
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How does the -1 go away? How come 2 still stays positive ? Even after switching sides?
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Step 1
The calcium iodide is a ionic compound as this is formed by the reaction of metal and non-metal.
So, from periodic table, Calcium have +2 charge and iodide have -1 charge, But any compound is neutral i.e do not have any charge on them.
Step 2
To make their charge-neutral, mention crisscrosses their charges to the subscript of elements.
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