the chemical formula for cesium oxide is cs₂o. what is the charge of cesium?\n+1\n+2\n-1\n-2

Explanation:

Step1: Recall oxygen's charge

In most compounds, oxygen has a charge of -2.

Step2: Set up charge - balance equation

Let the charge of cesium be (x). In (Cs_2O), we have (2x+( - 2)=0) (since the compound is neutral).

Step3: Solve for (x)

[ \begin{align*} 2x-2&=0\ 2x&=2\ x& = 1 \end{align*} ]

Answer:

+1