Question

How to write the ionic formula for the K1+, MnO41- pair of ions

Answer 1

Answer:

Ionic formula: KMnO4

Explanation:

Pottasium permanganate (KMnO4) is an ionic compound that contains a combination of pottasium cations (K+) and permanganate anion (MnO4-). The pair of ions that make up the ionic compound cancel out each other to make it neutral.

K+ (aq) + MnO4- (aq) → KMnO4 (aq)

MnO4- contains 1 atom of manganese with a (+7) charge and four atoms of oxygen with a (-2) charge each. This forms a +7 for Mn and -8 for O4, hence, a net total of -1.