Question

Write the molecular formulae for the compound: Magnesium (II) acetate

Answer 1

Molecular formula:

The molecular formula is the expression that involves chemical symbols and the number of atoms of the elements present in the compound.

Explanation:

The symbol for magnesium ion is ${\mathrm{Mg}}^{2+}$and acetate ion is represented as ${\mathrm{CH}}_3{\mathrm{COO}}^{-}$.

The charges will get cross multiplied and thus, the molecular formula of the compound is $\mathrm{Mg}{\left({\mathrm{CH}}_3\mathrm{COO}\right)}_2$.