Enter the symbol of a sodium ion, \rm Na^+, followed by the formula of a sulfate ion, \rm SO_4{}^{2-}
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My question is I need to symbol on sodium ion, \rm Na^+, followed by the formula of a sulfate ion, \rm SO_4{}^{2-}
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Na^+ is the symbol for the sodium ion and SO4^2- is the symbol for the sulfate ion.
To determine the symbol of a sodium ion and the formula of a sulfate ion, we can consult the periodic table.
The symbol for sodium is Na, and sodium typically forms a positive ion by losing one electron. Therefore, the symbol for a sodium ion is Na+.
The formula for a sulfate ion is derived from the combination of sulfur and oxygen. The oxidation state of sulfur in a sulfate ion is +6, while each oxygen atom carries an oxidation state of -2. To achieve an overall charge of -2 for the sulfate ion, we need one sulfur atom and four oxygen atoms. Therefore, the formula for a sulfate ion is SO4^2-.
So, the symbol for a sodium ion is Na+, and the formula for a sulfate ion is SO4^2-.