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The chemical formula of cupric nitrate is_______


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Chemical formula

  • A chemical formula identifies each constituent element by its chemical symbol and indicates the proportionate number of atoms of each element.

The chemical formula for cupric nitrate as:

  • The chemical symbol of the cupric ion is Cu+2
  • The chemical symbol of nitrate ion is (NO3)-1
  • Both ions combine together in a way such that

Cu+2(NO3)-121(valencyiscrossmultipliedtogetthecompound)Cu1(NO3)2(simplifyingtheratioofions)Cu(NO3)2

Conclusion: The chemical formula for cupric nitrate is Cu(NO3)2


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