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Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 4 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

What was the ratio in the formula for Iron (II) oxide?

Answer
A
Fe:1, O:1
B
Fe:3, O:2
C
Fe:2, O:3

Explanation

Iron(II) means each iron ion has a +2 charge, while oxide ions have a −2 charge. One iron ion balances one oxide ion, so the formula is FeO and the ratio is Fe:O = 1:1, which is choice A.

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