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OpenStudy (18jonea):

If a combination reaction takes place between rubidium and chlorine, the chemical formula for the product is Ru2Cl Rb2Cl3 RbCl RuCl2

OpenStudy (greatlife44):

Combination means rubidium reacts with chlorine

OpenStudy (18jonea):

I know that so what would the answer be

OpenStudy (18jonea):

@greatlife44

OpenStudy (greatlife44):

What do you think it is?

OpenStudy (18jonea):

c?

OpenStudy (greatlife44):

let me see

OpenStudy (greatlife44):

Well, let's try to identify where rubidium is in group 1 and chlorine is in group 7. Rubidium is a metal so it likes to lose an electron. Chlorine is a non metal and wants to gain an electron. |dw:1456688220711:dw| so the result would be this: \[RbCl \] You are correct.

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