The formula unit for the ionic compound potassium chloride (KCl) consists of 1 K⁺ ion and 1 Cl⁻ ion. Therefore, the correct answer is:
- 1 K⁺ ion and 1 Cl⁻ ion.
The formula unit for the ionic compound, potassium chloride, consists of which of the following?
? 1 K2+ ion and 2 Cl- ions
? 1 K- ion and 1 Cl+ ion
? 2 K+ ions and 1 Cl2- ion
? 1 K+ ion and 1 Cl- ion
? 2 K- ions and 1 Cl2+ ion
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