Question

(100 POINTS) Write the chemical formula of the ionic compound magnesium chlorate. The magnesium (Mg) ion has a +2 charge. Chlorate (ClO3) has a −1 charge.

A) Mg (ClO3)2
B) Mg2 (ClO3)
C) Mg2 (ClO3)
D) Mg (ClO3)

Answer 1

Mg(ClO3)2

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

A

Step-by-step explanation:

since Mg has a charge of +2 and ClO3 has a charge of 1-, you need 2 ClO3 to cancel out the +2 since 2 ClO3 ions would have a 2- charge