The Ratio of Anions to Cations in an Ionic Compound

question 24

Multiple Choice

The ratio of anions to cations in an ionic compound is always such that:

• A)the compound is reduced in size when compared to the parent atoms
• B)there are as many anions as there are cations
• C)the anions outnumber the cations
• D)the cations outnumber the anions
• E)the compound is electrically neutral

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