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Incorrect Question 10 0/5 pts A compound contains an unknown ion X and has the formula XCl. Ion X contains 20 electrons. What
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A compound has formula XCl2

XCl2 has X2+ ion and Cl- ion

Ion X contains 20 electrons

X lost two electrons to become X2+. X2+ has 20 electrons

\Rightarrow X has 22 electrons

Element which has 22 electrons is Titanium (Ti)

Thus the ion is Ti2+

The correct formula for carbonate ion is CO32-

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