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Why do we use the term formula unit for ionic compounds instead of the term molecule? Select all that apply.

A) In ionic compounds the ratio between cations and anions is given by the formula unit.

B)The term is incorrect because ionic compounds exist as molecules.

C)In ionic compounds the ratio between cations and anions is given by the formula for the molecule.

D)lonic compounds consist of cations and anions present in a constant ratio.

E) lonic compounds consist of continuous arrays of cations and anions.

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Answer:

A and C

Explanation:

The term formula unit is use to indicate Simple-Whole Ratios of ions in a compound. KEY WORD! RATIO!

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The following are true regarding ionic compounds;

  • In ionic compounds the ratio between cations and anions is given by the formula unit.
  • lonic compounds consist of cations and anions present in a constant ratio.

The term formula unit has to do with  the ratio of ions/atoms of a compound.

In molecules, neutral atoms are bonded to each other by covalent bonds and the formula of a molecule reflects the number of each atom in the compound. For instance, CH4 is composed of one neutral carbon atom and four neutral hydrogen atoms all linked by covalent bonds.

For an ionic compound, the formula unit shows the ratio of cations to anions in the compound.

Therefore, the term formula unit applies basically to ionic compounds   instead of the term molecule.

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