Question

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?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

my options are +1, +2, +3 and +4
i think its +3 because then the ratios would be the same, am i right or wrong?

Answer 3

3*x +2*y = 0

y = -3

Answer 4

so +2?

Answer 5

for example in the case of Aluminium sulphate... its formula is