Question

question 52 (4 points) give the formula for scandium nitrate. click/scroll on the u button to get superscripts and subscripts.

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the ion of scandium

Scandium is a metal and forms a $Sc^{3 + }$ ion as it is in group 3 of the periodic - table and loses 3 electrons.

Step2: Determine the nitrate ion

The nitrate ion has the formula $NO_{3}^{-}$.

Step3: Balance the charges

To balance the charges between $Sc^{3 + }$ and $NO_{3}^{-}$, we need 3 nitrate ions for every 1 scandium ion.

Answer:

$Sc(NO_{3})_{3}$