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For each of the following pairs of ions, write the symbol for the formula of the compound they will form. (a) Ca2+,S2\mathrm{Ca}^{2+}, \mathrm{S}^{2-} (b) NH4+,SO42\mathrm{NH}_4^{+}, \mathrm{SO}_4^{2-} (c) Al3+,Br\mathrm{Al}^{3+}, \mathrm{Br}^{-} (d) Na+,HPO42\mathrm{Na}^{+}, \mathrm{HPO}_4^{2-} (e) Mg2+,PO43\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}, \mathrm{PO}_4^{3-}

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In writing for the formula of compounds given the following ions (cation and anion).

Make the superscript of the cation as the subscript of the anion and vice versa.

Note cancel their subscripts if they are the same.

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