Which statement best describes how to predict the formula of a stable ionic compound? Use the same number of cations as anions so that the compound is neutral. Use more cations than anions so that the compound is positively charged. Use enough cations and anions so that the total charge is zero. Use fewer cations than anions so that the compound is negatively charged.

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Serena Sloan

Chemistry

30 March, 15:23

Which statement best describes how to predict the formula of a stable ionic compound? Use the same number of cations as anions so that the compound is neutral. Use more cations than anions so that the compound is positively charged. Use enough cations and anions so that the total charge is zero. Use fewer cations than anions so that the compound is negatively charged.

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Beast · Answer 1

Since I take high school chemistry. The correct answer would be (Use enough cations and anions so that the total charge is zero.) This is correct because you are just trying to balance the charges to create a neutral (stable) compound.