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Answer 1

If the formula for a compound is represented by X3Y2 and the charge on the Y ion is -3, what is the charge in the X ion?

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+4 (This is my answer)

Answer 2

@SolomonZelman

Answer 3

@texaschic101

Answer 4

How did you arrive at your answer...unfortunately it is incorrect.

Answer 5

\[X _{3} Y _{2} \]
\[3 \times charge of X =-( 2 \times charge of Y\]
\[3 \times charge of X =- (2 \times -3\]
\[3 \times charge of X = 6\]
\[charge of X = 6 \div 3 =2\]

Answer 6

i aggee this is not correct