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15 January, 18:51

Why is a Roman numeral needed for iron compounds but not for compounds containing magnesium?

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  1. 15 January, 19:19
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    Iron has more than one oxidation state, so the roman numeral tells you what the charge is for the iron ion. Magnesium pretty much always has a + 2 charge, so roman numerals aren't needed.
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