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Write the empirical formula of at least four binary ionic compounds that could be formed from the following ions:Fe2+, Cr4+, Cl−, S2−

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Write the empirical formula of at least four binary ionic compounds that could be formed from the following ions:

- \( \text{Fe}^{2+} \)
- \( \text{Cr}^{4+} \)
- \( \text{Cl}^- \)
- \( \text{S}^{2-} \)

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**Explanation:**

The task involves writing empirical formulas for ionic compounds using the given ions. You should combine cations (positive ions) with anions (negative ions) to create neutral compounds. If the total positive and negative charges are equal, the result is a neutral compound. Adjust subscripts to balance charges if needed.

**Example Ionic Compounds:**

1. Combining \( \text{Fe}^{2+} \) and \( \text{Cl}^- \): 
   - Formula: \( \text{FeCl}_2 \)
2. Combining \( \text{Cr}^{4+} \) and \( \text{Cl}^- \):
   - Formula: \( \text{CrCl}_4 \)
3. Combining \( \text{Fe}^{2+} \) and \( \text{S}^{2-} \):
   - Formula: \( \text{FeS} \)
4. Combining \( \text{Cr}^{4+} \) and \( \text{S}^{2-} \):
   - Formula: \( \text{CrS}_2 \)

To ensure understanding, educators can prompt students to identify and write the empirical formulas based on these principles, making their own logical combinations to reinforce ionic bonding concepts.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Write the empirical formula of at least four binary ionic compounds that could be formed from the following ions: - \( \text{Fe}^{2+} \) - \( \text{Cr}^{4+} \) - \( \text{Cl}^- \) - \( \text{S}^{2-} \) **Response Box:** There is an interactive response box followed by a set of controls. The controls include options to submit or reset the response. **Explanation:** The task involves writing empirical formulas for ionic compounds using the given ions. You should combine cations (positive ions) with anions (negative ions) to create neutral compounds. If the total positive and negative charges are equal, the result is a neutral compound. Adjust subscripts to balance charges if needed. **Example Ionic Compounds:** 1. Combining \( \text{Fe}^{2+} \) and \( \text{Cl}^- \): - Formula: \( \text{FeCl}_2 \) 2. Combining \( \text{Cr}^{4+} \) and \( \text{Cl}^- \): - Formula: \( \text{CrCl}_4 \) 3. Combining \( \text{Fe}^{2+} \) and \( \text{S}^{2-} \): - Formula: \( \text{FeS} \) 4. Combining \( \text{Cr}^{4+} \) and \( \text{S}^{2-} \): - Formula: \( \text{CrS}_2 \) To ensure understanding, educators can prompt students to identify and write the empirical formulas based on these principles, making their own logical combinations to reinforce ionic bonding concepts.
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