Question

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?

Answer 1

hey can u help me?

Answer 2

the choices are:
+1
+2
+3
+4

Answer 3

If the total # of positive charged ions has to equal the total # of negative charges what do you think it is if the negative charge is -2?

Answer 4

+2?

Answer 5

Correct

Answer 6

thanx c:

Answer 7

np !

Answer 8

and I answered your previous question

Answer 9

this was wrong the answer was not +2

Answer 10

+4 it will be 2 Y ions with -2 charge total charge on Y is -4 then should have +4