Determine the number of Na+ and SO4 2- ions required to form a neutral ionic compound. What is the formula for the ionic compound?

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Answer:

Na2SO4

Step-by-step explanation:

Na+ has +1 charge

(SO4)-2 has -2 charge

so it takes 2 Na+ to balance 1 (SO4)-2

therefore Na2SO4

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