The net ionic charge in an ionic compound must be zero because the compound is formed by the attraction of positively and negatively charged ions. The total positive charge from cations must balance the total negative charge from anions to maintain overall neutrality.
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Yes, in ionic compounds, the oxidation number of an element is usually the same as the charge on the ion. A neutral ionic compound will contain ions with charges that balance out to give an overall neutral charge. This means that ions with opposite charges (positive and negative) will combine to form a neutral compound.
No, MnCl3 is not an ionic compound. It is a covalent compound formed between the metal manganese and the nonmetal chlorine. The compound does not follow the typical ionic bonding pattern observed in true ionic compounds.
False, all compounds are electrically neutral.
True. In ionic compounds, atoms transfer electrons to achieve a more stable electron configuration. This results in the formation of positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions), but the total charge of the compound remains neutral.
The aluminum ion has a 3+ charge, while hydroxide ions have a 1- charge. To form a neutral compound, the charges must balance. Three hydroxide ions (3 x 1-) are needed to balance the 3+ charge of the aluminum ion, resulting in Al(OH)3, which is neutral.