he formula unit for the ionic compound, manganese(II) oxide, consists of which of the following?

? 1 Mn2+ ion and 2 O- ions
? 2 Mn+ ions and 1 O2- ion
? 1 Mn+ ion and 1 O- ion
? 1 Mn2+ ion and 1 O2- ion
? 1 Mn2- ion and 1 O2+ ion

1 answer

The correct formula unit for the ionic compound manganese(II) oxide is:

1 Mn²⁺ ion and 1 O²⁻ ion.

This is because manganese(II) oxide consists of manganese in the +2 oxidation state (Mn²⁺) and oxide ions in the -2 oxidation state (O²⁻). The overall charge of the compound is neutral, so one Mn²⁺ ion balances one O²⁻ ion. Thus, the formula for manganese(II) oxide is MnO.

The other options provided are incorrect based on the oxidation states and the known charges of the ions involved.