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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If the formula for a compound is represented by XY2 and the charge on the Y ion is -2, what is the charge in the X ion?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The answers include the following: A) +1 B)+2 C)+3 D)+4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I guessed and got it correct. It's +4 to even out with the -4 that the Y has.

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