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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed by {eq}Mg^{2+} {/eq} and {eq}Se^{2-} {/eq}?

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed by {eq}Mg^{2+} {/eq} and {eq}Se^{2-} {/eq}?

Ionic Compounds:

To predict the formulas for ionic compounds, we use the valencies of the anion and cation. The smallest whole-number proportion that gives the neutral compound gives the ionic compound.

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Rules for Naming Ionic Compounds

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Chapter 5 / Lesson 25
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In this lesson, learn how to identify ionic compound formulas and see the required steps for writing and naming ionic compounds through several examples.


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