The overall charge of a formula unit for an ionic compound ____.
Group of answer choices

A.is always zero (neutral)

B.it is always positive

C.is always negative

D.it may have any value

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Answer:

Answer is A, because inoic bonds are made of Positive and Negative ions, lets take example of NaCl, Since an ionic compound consists of equal number of positive and negative ions, the overall charge of an ionic compound is zero, If it wouldnt be zero  there would be any charge on NaCl.

Answer:

A. Is always zero (neutral)

Explanation:

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