For some metal oxide, the percent ionic bonding is 66.8%. What is the chemical formula for this compound? (Use the % ionic character equation)

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For some metal oxide, the percent ionic bonding is 66.8%. What is the chemical formula for this compound? (Use the % ionic character equation)

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Introduction to Ionic Bonding

 Ionic bond formed when an electron is transferred from one atom to another, creating two ions with opposite charges. Most ionic bonds involve a metal and a nonmetal. The attraction between the two atoms is strong, forming a strong and stable bond. Ionic bonds are highly polar, meaning that the electrons spend most of their time around the more electronegative atom. This creates a large electric dipole, making ionic compounds highly soluble in polar solvents like water. Ionic bonding is responsible for many of the properties of ionic compounds, such as melting and boiling points, electrical and thermal conductivity, hardness, and solubility.

 

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The percentage of the ionic bonding for the metal oxide is given by = 66.8%

 

Find- The formula for the metal oxide.

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