Question

Gold(III) forms an ionic compound with fluoride. How many atoms of each ion will bond to form an ionic compound?

Question 23 options:



1 gold(III), 1 fluoride




1 gold(III), 3 fluoride




2 gold(III), 3 fluoride




3 gold(III), 1 fluoride

Answer 1

1 gold(III), 3 fluoride

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

1 gold(lll), 3 fluorine
This is because of the good has a 3+ charge and the fluorine has a 1- charge so they have to balance each other out