Formula for Potassium Dichromate?

Potassium dichromate, K 2Cr 2O 7, is a common inorganic chemical reagent, most commonly used as an oxidizing agent in various laboratory and industrial applications. As with all hexavalent chromium compounds, it is acutely and chronically harmful to health.

How do you write the formula for potassium dichromate?

The chemical formula of potassium dichromate is K2Cr2O7.

Is K2Cr2O7 a formula unit?

The molecular formula is K2Cr2O7. Physical properties of potassium dichromate include a reddish-brown color (as a solid) and a molecular weight of 294.18 grams per mole. Potassium dichromate is also known as a hexavalent chromium compound, and the oxidation state of chromium is 6+.

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