Which statement describes the bonds in iron sulfate ( )?

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Fe and S are ionically bonded, while S and O are covalently bonded.
Fe and S are covalently bonded, while S and O are ionically bonded.
Fe and S are ionically bonded, and S and O also are ionically bonded.
Fe and S are covalently bonded, and S and O also have a covalent bond are covalently bonded.

Answer 1

The correct statement that describes the bonds in iron sulfate (FeSO₄) is:

Fe and S are ionically bonded, while S and O are covalently bonded.

In FeSO₄, iron (Fe) donates electrons to form a cation (Fe²⁺), which is attracted to the sulfate anion (SO₄²⁻). Within the sulfate anion, sulfur (S) is covalently bonded to the oxygen (O) atoms.