In aqueous solution Mg consists as an ion +2 . What would the formula of the metal salt magnesium sulfate be??
I think it will be Mg(SO4)2 as Mg is a positive ion +2 and SO4 is negative ion SO4-
Can you chceck please?
Well now i think i am wrong as SO4 should be a negative ion 2- then the formula will be MgSO4 where Mg is 2+ and S04 is 2-
MgSO4 is correct.
Thank you
Yes, your reasoning is correct. The formula of the metal salt magnesium sulfate is MgSO4.
To determine the formula, we need to consider the charges of the ions present in the compound. Magnesium has a charge of +2, indicated by the Roman numeral (II) in its name. Sulfate, represented as SO4^2-, has a charge of -2.
Since the charges of the ions need to balance out, we need two sulfate ions to balance the charge of magnesium. Therefore, we write the formula as Mg(SO4)2, indicating two sulfate ions are present for every magnesium ion.
Hence, your answer, Mg(SO4)2, is correct.