Scandium(III)sulfite is an ionic compound formed from Sc³⁺ and SO₃^2-.What is the correct way to represent the formula? A) ScSO₃⁺ B) Sc(SO₃)₂^- C) Sc³⁺SO₃^2- D) Sc₂(SO₃)₃ E) Sc₅(SO₃)₈

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The correct formula for scandium(III) sulfite is Sc₂(SO₃)₃. Scandium has a +3 charge, and sulfite has a -2 charge. To balance the charges, two scandium ions (total +6) combine with three sulfite ions (total -6).

Scandium(III)sulfite Is an Ionic Compound Formed from Sc3+ and SO32-

Scandium(III)sulfite Is an Ionic Compound Formed from Sc³⁺ and SO₃^2-