Question

helppp ASAP....The overall charge of a formula unit for an ionic compound ____.
Group of answer choices

A.is always zero (neutral)

B.it is always positive

C.is always negative

D. it may have any value

Answer 1

Answer:

onic compounds contain positively and negatively charged ions in a ratio that results in an overall charge of zero

Explanation:

Thats what I found when I looked it up but I didnt know what answer choice to pick out of that so Ill let you do it

Answer 2

Answer:

A. is always zero

Explanation:

In all cases the charge on the sum of the anions is equal to the charge on the sum of the cations, to give a neutral salt