Q. 6.89 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Write the chemical formula for each of the following:
 a. Magnesium sulfate
 b.  Tin(II) fluoride
 c. Aluminum hydroxide

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(a)Chemical formula is $MgS{O}_4$.

(b)Chemical formula is $Sn{F}_2$.

(c)Chemical formula is $Al{\left(OH\right)}_3$.

Part(a) Step1 : Given information.

We have been given that,

Magnesium sulphate.

We need to find the chemical formula .

Part(a) Step2: Simplify

Chemical formula for magnesium sulphate is $MgS{O}_4$.

• It is white crystalline salt.
• Soluble in water.
• Used as chemical supplement to treat low amount of magnesium in blood.

Part(b) Step1 : Given information.

We have been given that,

Tin(II)fluoride.

We need to find the chemical formula .

Part(b) Step2: Simplify

Chemical formula for Tin(II)fluoride is $Sn{F}_2$.

• Commonly used in toothpastes for prevention of dental infections.
• It is covalent molecule.
• Acidic in nature.

Part(c) Step1 : Given information.

We have been given that,

Aluminum hydroxide

We need to find the chemical formula .

Part(c) Step2: Simplify.

Chemical formula for Aluminum hydroxide is $Al{\left(OH\right)}_3$.

• Used to treat sour stomach, acid indigestion.
• It is weak base.
• Found in nature as the mineral gibbsite.