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The chemical formula for the ionic compound aluminum sulfite is Al2(SO3)3. Explain why there are 2 cations for every 3 anions in this compound. Please help lol
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The chemical formula for the ionic compound aluminum sulfite is Al2(SO3)3. Explain why there are 2 cations for every 3 anions in this compound.

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Answer: It is a 2:3 ratio because Al has a +2 charge and S and O both have a -2 charge. It takes 2 Al to bring 3 SO3 to a neutral state.

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