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Use the periodic table provided to answer the question.



Which charge does iron (Fe) have in iron sulfate ( FeSO4
)?

(1 point)
Responses

+2
+2

+1
+1

-1
-1

-2
-2
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Answer 1

In iron sulfate (FeSO₄), iron (Fe) has a charge of +2. This is because the sulfate ion (SO₄²⁻) carries a -2 charge, and to balance the overall charge in the compound (which is neutral), iron must have a +2 charge.

Therefore, the correct response is +2.