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) Responses Mg(ClO3) m g open paren c l o sub 3 close paren 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)

Answer 1

The correct chemical formula for magnesium chlorate is Mg(ClO3)2.

In this compound, magnesium (Mg) has a +2 charge, and each chlorate (ClO3) has a -1 charge. To balance the charges, you need two chlorate ions for each magnesium ion, resulting in the formula Mg(ClO3)2.