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Study Check Select the correct formula for each of the following ionic compounds. 1. Na$^+$ and O$^{2-}$ A. NaO B. Na$_2$O C. NaO$_2$ 2. Al$^{3+}$ and Cl$^-$ A. AlCl$_3$ B. AlCl C. Al$_3$Cl 3. Mg$^{2+}$ and N$^{3-}$ A. MgN B. Mg$_2$N$_3$ C. Mg$_3$N$_2$

          Study Check Select the correct formula for each of the following ionic compounds.
1. Na$^+$ and O$^{2-}$
A. NaO
B. Na$_2$O
C. NaO$_2$
2. Al$^{3+}$ and Cl$^-$ 
A. AlCl$_3$
B. AlCl
C. Al$_3$Cl
3. Mg$^{2+}$ and N$^{3-}$
A. MgN
B. Mg$_2$N$_3$
C. Mg$_3$N$_2$

Study Check Select the correct formula for each of the following ionic compounds.
1. Na^+ and O^2-
A. NaO
B. Na2O
C. NaO2
2. Al^3+ and Cl^-
A. AlCl3
B. AlCl
C. Al3Cl
3. Mg^2+ and N^3-
A. MgN
B. Mg2N3
C. Mg3N2

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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12/29/2022

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Study Check Select the correct formula for each of the following ionic compounds. 1. Na+ and O2- A. NaO B. Na2O C. NaO2 2. Al3+ and Cl- A. AICI3 B. AICI C. Al3CI 3. Mg2+ and N3- A. MgN B. Mg2N3 C. Mg3N2