Question

multiple choice question
what is the term for the chemical formula for an ionic compound, which represents the simplest ratio of the ions involved?

○ a lattice formula

○ an ionic unit

○ a formula unit

○ a ratio formula

Explanation:

The term refers to the simplest whole number ratio of ions in an ionic compound, which matches the definition of a formula unit. Lattice formula is not a standard term for this, ionic unit is not the correct terminology, and ratio formula is not the accepted name for this concept.

Answer:

a formula unit