Ionic formula

An ionic formula is a chemical formula for an ionic compound.[1] It tells us the relative amount of ions present in the compound.[1] For instance, in NaCl, the ratio of Na+ to Cl- is 1:1 while Al(NO3)3, the ratio of Al3+ to NO3- is 1:3.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lazar, Miriam A.; Tarendash, Albert (2020-06-19). Let's Review Regents: Physics--Physical Setting 2020. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1-5062-7087-6.