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How to Write the Formula for Oxide ion

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  • Determine the type of compound you are working with.
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For Oxide ion use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Oxide ion

The -ide ending in Oxide suggests that this is an ion of a single element.
  • Write the element symbol for Oxygen.
  • Find the ionic charge for Oxygen and write it as a superscript.
  • That's all folks.

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