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Predict the chemical formula of the ionic compound formed between the following pairs of elements: (a) Al and F, (b) K and $S,(\mathbf{c}) \mathrm{Y}$ and $\mathrm{O},(\mathbf{d}) \mathrm{Mg}$ and $\mathrm{N} .$
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The metal (from groups 1, 2, and 13) loses electrons to become a cation, while the nonmetal (from groups 15, 16, and 17) gains electrons to become an anion. The formula of the compound is such that the total positive charge equals the total negative charge. Show more…
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