In this equation: FeBr2+K2CO3=Fe2(CO3)2+KBr do I simplify the 2's on iron and the CO3 on the "right side" before continuing or k
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Answer:
B) K2X
Explanation:
In an uncharged compound, the total oxidation state must be zero. The oxidation state of the calcium is +2, thus we get the following formula, where x is the oxidation state of the polyatomic ion X:
Also, it is known that potassium has an oxidation state of +1. Since the new compound also has a total oxidation state equal to zero, we get the following equation, where k is the number of K atoms:
That's how it is found that the compumd consists of 2 K+ ions and one X ion.