a.
To determine:
The chemical formula of lithium carbonate that is used in the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Concept introduction:
A chemical formula represents the number of atoms of each element present in a molecule of a compound.
Ionic compounds are made up of ions that are bonded by electrostatic forces of attraction. In ionic compounds, cations are defined as the positively charged ions, whereas anions are the negatively charged ions.
b.
To determine:
The chemical formula of potassium permanganate that is used to treat external wounds.
Concept introduction:
A chemical formula represents the number of atoms of each element present in a molecule of a compound.
Ionic compounds are made up of ions that are bonded by electrostatic forces of attraction. In ionic compounds, cations are defined as the positively charged ions, whereas anions are the negatively charged ions.
c.
To determine:
The formula of the ionic compound that forms by the phosphate ion and magnesium cation.
Concept introduction:
A chemical formula represents the number of atoms of each element present in a molecule of a compound.
Ionic compounds are made up of ions that are bonded by electrostatic forces of attraction. In ionic compounds, cations are defined as the positively charged ions, whereas anions are the negatively charged ions.
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