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    Apr 4, 2007, 09:01 AM
    Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds
    I am confused on how you would write out this sort of formula

    Sn3(PO4)2 ?

    I don't get what the bracets() are for and why there is a number outside of it.

    (NH4)2SO4?
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    Apr 4, 2007, 09:05 AM
    Because there's 2 of the thing inside the brackets.

    The brackets normally signify a group of elements that are found together. They are normally strongly bound and can be treated as a single species.

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