Decide whether each pair of elements in the table below will form an ionic compound. If they will, write the empirical formula of the compound formed in the space provided.element #1element #2Forms ionic compound?empirical formula of ionic compoundsodiumfluorine yes no bariumiodine yes no potassiumiodine yes no potassiummagnesium yes no

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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 of the compound formed in the space provided.

element #1	element #2	Forms ionic compound?	empirical formula of ionic compound
sodium	fluorine	yes	no
barium	iodine	yes	no
potassium	iodine	yes	no
potassium	magnesium	yes	no

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Ionic compound are formed by the combination of metal ions called cations and nonmetal ions called anions.

So,cation+anion=ionic compound.

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