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The charge on the cation in FeSO4 is +2, as iron (Fe) typically forms a 2+ cation in ionic compounds.
FeSO4 is an ionic compound. It is composed of Fe2+ cation and SO4 2- anion, which are held together by ionic bonds.
A cation possesses a positive charge.
A cation typically carries a positive charge.
No, a cation does not always have a positive charge. A cation is an ion with a positive charge, but the magnitude of the positive charge can vary depending on the number of electrons lost by the atom.
Yes, FeSO4 (iron(II) sulfate) is an ionic compound. It is made up of ions: Fe2+ cation and SO4 2- anion, which are held together by ionic bonds.