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Why is magnesium oxide written MgO rather than Mg2O2?

A

Ionic formulae use the simplest whole-number ion ratio.

B

Ionic formulae use the actual number of ions present.

C

Ionic formulae use the relative masses of the ions.

D

Ionic formulae use an equal number of each ion.

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23 flashcards on Edexcel AS Level Chemistry Formulae and equations: the key terms and definitions you need to recall.

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