For an Ionic Compound, X ₂ Y

question 38

Multiple Choice

For an ionic compound, X ₂ Y ₅ , if the charge on each Y ion is − 2, the charge on each X ion is _____.

• A) − 2
• B) − 5
• C) − 10
• D) +10
• E) +5

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