17.Which of the following is the correct formula for the compound formed from the elements beryllium and oxygen?Select one:a. BeOb. Be2O2c. BeO3d. Be4O8

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Answer

a. BeO

Explanation

The ionic compound formed from the elements beryllium and oxygen is beryllium oxide. The beryllium ion has a charge of +2 and has the symbol

Be²⁺. The oxide ion has a charge of -2 and has the symbol O²⁻.

Therefore, the correct formula for the compound from the elements beryllium and oxygen will be BeO