Question

Helppp ASAP....The overall charge of a formula unit for an ionic compound ____.

Group of answer choices

A.is always zero (neutral)

B.it is always positive

C.is always negative

D. it may have any value

Answer 1

A. is always zero

Step-by-step explanation:

In all cases the charge on the sum of the anions is equal to the charge on the sum of the cations, to give a neutral salt

Answer 2

onic compounds contain positively and negatively charged ions in a ratio that results in an overall charge of zero

Step-by-step explanation:

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