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OpenStudy (tywower):

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 (tywower):

hey can u help me?

OpenStudy (tywower):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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?

OpenStudy (tywower):

+2?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correct

OpenStudy (tywower):

thanx c:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

np !

OpenStudy (tywower):

and I answered your previous question

OpenStudy (tywower):

this was wrong the answer was not +2

OpenStudy (chmvijay):

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

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