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Write the symbols for the ions and the correct formula for the ionic compound fo

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Question

Write the symbols for the ions and the correct formula for the ionic compound formed by each of the following:

Part A

potassium and sulfur

Express your answers as ions and chemical formula separated by a commas.

Part B

sodium and nitrogen

Express your answers as ions and chemical formula separated by a commas.

Part C

aluminum and iodine

Express your answers as ions and chemical formula separated by a commas.

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Part D

gallium and oxygen

Express your answers as ions and chemical formula separated by a commas.

Write the symbols for the ions and the correct formula for the ionic compound formed by each of the following:

Part A

potassium and sulfur

Express your answers as ions and chemical formula separated by a commas.

ions, formula = ______

Part B

sodium and nitrogen

Express your answers as ions and chemical formula separated by a commas.

ions, formula = _____

Part C

aluminum and iodine

Express your answers as ions and chemical formula separated by a commas.

ions, formula =

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Part D

gallium and oxygen

Express your answers as ions and chemical formula separated by a commas.

ions, formula = ________

Explanation / Answer

potassium and sulfur --> K+ and S-2 --> K2S forms in order to balance the charge

sodium and nitrogen --> Na+ and N-3 --> NaN3 forms in order to balance the charge

aluminum and iodine --> Al+3 and I- --> AlI3 forms in order to balance the charge

gallium and oxygen --> Ga+3 and O2- --> Ga2O3 forms in order to balance the charge