Answer to Question #87742 in General Chemistry for Ugah michael

Question

Write the symbol for each of the following magnesium ion,argon,iodide ion,cesium ion oxygen ion.

Answer 1

Solution.

Argon has no ions, as it is inert. Also, the iodide ion can exist in the form of cis. It is produced by the reaction of iodine with iodide ion.

I2 + I- = I3(-)

Mg (2+), I (-), Cs (+),O (2-)

Answer:

Mg (2+), I (-), Cs (+),O (2-)