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How to Write the Formula for Beryllium chloride

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For Beryllium chloride use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Beryllium chloride

Beryllium (Be) is a metal and Chlorine (Cl) is a non-metal. That makes this an ionic compound.

Since Beryllium chloride is ionic we need to balance charges when we write the formula.

Be is Group 2 on the Periodic Table. It forms ions with a +2 charge. Cl is in Group 7A (also called 17) and has an ionic charge of -1.

Make sure the charges for the entire compound equal zero.
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