Which of the following is the correct way to write the formula of the compound formed between the barium ion and the sulfate ion?
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Barium ion (Ba2+) has a charge of +2 and sulfate ion (SO4 2-) has a charge of -2. When these two ions combine to form a compound, the charges must balance out to zero. In this case, one barium ion can balance out one sulfate ion. Show more…
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