Question

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Answer 1

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?

+1
+2
+3
+4

Answer 2

@TheSmartOne

Answer 3

@misty1212

Answer 4

@Preetha

Answer 5

\[XY _{2}\]
This has an overall charge of 0, or no charge
If Y has a charge of -2, and there are 2Ys, what is the overall charge contributed by those Ys?

Answer 6

do you multiply or add? @livias.random

Answer 7

Multiply (-2) by 2 (or add -2 + -2, in this case both give the same answer)

Answer 8

so +4 :P

Answer 9

Exactly :)

Answer 10

thank you :)

Answer 11

no problem x