A.) Show how vertical multiplication can be used to do a charge balance if Zn2+ combines with Cl-
b.) Write the chemical formula name for the compound that would be formed
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I have no idea what "vertical muliplication" is in regards to charge balance. I am quite certain ZnCl2 is the final result
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To do a charge balance for the combination of Zn2+ and Cl-, we can use vertical multiplication.
a.) In vertical multiplication, we write the charges of the ions and balance them by multiplying so that the total positive and total negative charges are equal.
Zn2+ Cl-
2+ 1-
To balance the charges, we multiply the charges in a way that the product of the numbers gives the lowest common multiple (LCM) or a multiple that can balance the charges. Here, the lowest common multiple of 2 and 1 is 2.
Zn2+ Cl-
2+ 1-
2 2
Now, the charges are balanced.
b.) The chemical formula name for the compound formed between Zn2+ and Cl- is zinc chloride, written as ZnCl2.
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a.) To do a charge balance, we can use vertical multiplication with the charges of the ions involved. In this case, we have Zn2+ and Cl-.
The charge balance is achieved when the positive charges equal the negative charges. Since Zn2+ has a charge of +2 and Cl- has a charge of -1, we can multiply the charges vertically to balance them:
Zn2+
x Cl-
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ZnCl2
By multiplying the charges vertically, we get Zn2+Cl2- which can then be simplified to ZnCl2.
b.) The compound formed by the combination of Zn2+ and Cl- is called Zinc Chloride. Its chemical formula is ZnCl2.
To get this answer, you can look up the charges of the ions involved (Zn2+ and Cl-) and use vertical multiplication to find the charge balance. The resulting formula provides the chemical name and formula of the compound.