Question

enter the correct formula for the following compounds. part a zinc chlorate express your answer as a chemical formula. a chemical reaction does not occur for this question. you have already submitted this answer. enter a new answer. no credit lost. try again. submit previous answers request answer

Explanation:

Step1: Identify ion charges

Zinc has a +2 charge ($Zn^{2 +}$), chlorate ion is $ClO_{3}^{-}$.

Step2: Balance charges

To balance the +2 charge of zinc with the - 1 charge of chlorate, we need 2 chlorate ions.

Answer:

$Zn(ClO_{3})_{2}$