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How to Write the Formula for Barium nitrate

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  • Determine the type of compound you are working with.
  • Apply the rules for naming that type of compound.
  • Practice until it becomes second nature.
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For Barium nitrate use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Barium nitrate

For Barium nitrate we have a metal (Barium) 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 Barium.
  • Look up the name and charge for nitrate on the Common Ion Table
  • Balance the charges so the total charge on the compound is zero. Use parentheses around the nitrate if you have more than one.

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