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Predict the chemical formula for
the ionic compound formed by
the elements Ag and O

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When Ag (silver) and O (oxygen) react, they form an ionic compound with a 1:1 ratio of Ag to O ions. The silver ion has a +1 charge, while the oxide ion has a -2 charge. To form a neutral compound, one Ag ion with a +1 charge will combine with one oxide ion with a -2 charge. Therefore, the chemical formula for the ionic compound formed by Ag and O is Ag2O.
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Ag2O, psst switch the charges this will be the chemical formula!
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