Question

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what determines the ratio of ions in an ionic compound?
a. the period the atoms are in
b. the electronegativity of each atom
c. the number of bonds formed
d. the charges on the ions

Explanation:

In an ionic compound, ions combine in a ratio that results in a neutral - charged compound. The charges on the ions determine how many of each ion are needed to achieve a net charge of zero. For example, if one ion has a +2 charge and another has a - 1 charge, two of the - 1 charged ions will combine with one of the +2 charged ions.

Answer:

D. The charges on the ions