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How to Write the Formula for Potassium perchlorate

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  • Determine the type of compound you are working with.
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  • Practice until it becomes second nature.
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For Potassium perchlorate use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Potassium perchlorate

Potassium perchlorate --- a metal (Potassium) and then a polyatomic ion (when you see a name ending in ate it is likely an ion).
  • Write the element symbol and ionic charge for Potassium.
  • Look up the name and charge for perchlorate on the Common Ion Table
  • Balance the charges so the total charge on the compound is zero.

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