What is the correct formula unit for the ionic compound, magnesium sulfide?

? MgS2
? Mg2S
? MnS
? MgS
? Mg2S3

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27 days ago

The correct formula unit for the ionic compound magnesium sulfide is **MgS**.

In magnesium sulfide, magnesium (Mg) has a +2 charge and sulfur (S) has a -2 charge. Therefore, one magnesium ion pairs with one sulfide ion to balance the charges, resulting in the formula MgS.