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Decide whether each pair of elements in the table below will form an ionic compound. If they will, write the empirical formula and name of the compound formed in the spaces provided.
The complete table is as follows.
Element 1 |
Element 2 |
Forms ionic Compound? |
Empirical formula Of ionic compound |
Name of the ionic compound |
oxygen |
cesium |
yes |
Cs2O |
Cesium oxide |
oxygen |
iodine |
yes |
I2O4 and I2O5 |
iodine tetroxide and iodine pentoxide |
oxygen |
magnesium |
yes |
MgO |
magnesium oxide |
potassium |
chlorine |
yes |
KCl |
Potassium chloride |