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Q.

Select the incorrect statement for balancing a chemical formula.

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a

the valencies or charges on the ion must balance.

b

when a compound consists of a metal and a non-metal, the name or symbol of the non-metal is written first.

c

The chemical formula of a compound is a symbolic representation of its composition

d

in compounds formed with polyatomic ions, the number of ions present in the compound is indicated by enclosing the formula of ion in a bracket and writing the number of ions outside the bracket. 

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

While writing a chemical formula, when a compound consists of a metal and a non-metal, the name or symbol of the

metal

must be written first.

 
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Select the incorrect statement for balancing a chemical formula.