Write the chemical formula of the ionic compound magnesium chlorate. The magnesium (Mg) ion has a +2 charge. Chlorate (ClO3) has a −1 charge.(1 point)

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Responses

Mg(ClO3)2
Mg open paren C l O sub 3 close paren sub 2

Mg2(ClO4)
Mg sub 2 open paren ClO sub 4 close paren

Mg2(ClO3)
Mg sub 2 open paren ClO sub 3 close paren

Mg(ClO3)

Answer 1

The correct chemical formula for magnesium chlorate, which consists of one magnesium ion (Mg²⁺) and two chlorate ions (ClO₃⁻), is:

Mg(ClO₃)₂

So the response you are looking for is:

Mg(ClO3)2