For every O ion, two Na ions are needed to balance charges. Which ratio represents the relationship between Na and O?
Ionic compounds are positively charged.✔ Ionic compounds are neutral.Ionic compounds are negatively charged.
12✔ 345
1✔ 2345
✔ 12345
1234✔ 5
123✔ 45
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12✔ 3
✔ 123
The ratio of Na to O is 2:1. What is the chemical formula for this ionic compound?
Use the drop-down menus to order the steps for writing chemical names from chemical formulas. Identify the negative ion and write its name. Replace the ending with the suffix -ide. Write the complete chemical name, with the name of the positive ion written first. Identify the positive ion and write its name as is.
Explain when a balance of charges occurs in an ionic compound.
A balance of charges occurs when the number of positive charges is equal to the number of negative charges, and their sum is equal to zero.
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