Predict the Empirical Formula of the Ionic Compound That Forms

question 45

Multiple Choice

Predict the empirical formula of the ionic compound that forms from magnesium and fluorine.

• A)Mg₂F₃
• B)MgF
• C)Mg₂F
• D)Mg₃F₂
• E)MgF₂

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