Question

question 1
what is the formula of mercury(ii) nitrate?
hg₂no₃
hg(no₃)₂
agno₃
hg₂(no₃)₂

Explanation:

• Mercury(II) has a charge of \(+2\).
• The nitrate ion (\(NO_3^-\)) has a charge of \(-1\).
• To balance the charges, we need 2 nitrate ions for each mercury(II) ion.

Answer:

Hg(NO₃)₂