A General Principle of Ionic Compound Formation Is That the Total

question 24

Multiple Choice

A general principle of ionic compound formation is that the total ionic charge in the formula unit must be

• A) 0.
• B) no greater than that of the metal ion.
• C) between +4 and -4.
• D) no less than that of the nonmetal ion.

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