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Below is the name of a compound that is made when iron and oxygen react.iron (II) oxideGive the formula of the positively charged ion present in this compound.

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Below is the name of a compound that is made when iron and oxygen react.iron (II) oxideGive the formula of the positively charged ion present in this compound.

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The positively charged ion present in the compound iron (II) oxide is Fe2+. Here's why:

  1. The name of the compound gives a clue about the charge of the iron ion. The Roman numeral II in parentheses indicates that the iron ion has a charge of +2.

  2. In ionic compounds, the metal forms a positive ion (cation). In this case, the metal is iron.

  3. Therefore, the formula of the positively charged ion in iron (II) oxide is Fe2+.

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