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How to Write the Formula for Mercury (II) bromide

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For Mercury (II) bromide use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Mercury (II) bromide

Mercury is a transition metal and Bromine is a non-metal. This is an ionic compound.
  • Write the element symbols for Mercury and Bromine.
  • The (III) tells us that Mercury has a +3 charge.
  • Use the Periodic Table to find the charge for for Bromine.
  • Modify the subscript to balance the charge on Mercury.

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