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Multiple Choice
What is the charge on the iron ion in Fe_2S_3?
A
+2
B
+3
C
+1
D
+4
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1
Identify the overall charge of the compound Fe_2S_3, which is neutral (0 charge) because it is a neutral compound.
Recall the common charge on the sulfide ion (S), which is typically -2.
Set up an equation to represent the total charge balance: let the charge on each iron ion be x. Since there are 2 iron ions and 3 sulfide ions, the total charge is 2x + 3(-2) = 0.
Simplify the equation: 2x - 6 = 0.
Solve for x to find the charge on each iron ion: 2x = 6, so x = +3.