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What is the ratio of Almc005-1.jpg ions to Smc005-2.jpg ions in a neutral compound?

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The ratio is 2/3 just took the test!!!



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The complete question is:
What is the ratio of Al3+ ions to S2- ions in a neutral compound?


Call x the number of atoms of Al(3+) and y the number of atoms of S(2-). The ratio of Al(3+) to S(2-) is x/y

Then, the neutral condition implies x(3+) + y(2-) = 0

=> 3x = 2y
=> x/y = 2/3

And the ratio is 2/3

Answer: 2/3

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