Which statement best describes how to predict the formula of a stable ionic compound?

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jeyben [28]3 years ago

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C ; Use enough cations and anions so that the total charge is zero

in a stable ionic compound, in order for you to get the formula, you need the positive and negative ions on one side to cancel out the compound, it becomes neutral, by being 0.

i hope that made sense :/

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