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In which compound does the first element have an ion charge of 1+?

1.)
CoCl2
2.)
ClF3
3.)
ZnO
4.)
Au2S

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Answer:

#4 is the correct answer

Step-by-step explanation:

For #1, Cobalt has an ionic charge of +2

Chloride has a charge of -1, and Zinc has an ionic charge of +2. Therefore, Au has a charge of +1

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