The four spheres below represent K + ,Ca 2+ ,Cl - ,and S 2- ,not necessarily in that order. -Which sphere most likely represents the S^2- ion? A)A B)B C)A or B D)C or D

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The S^2- ion contains sulfur (S) and two oxygen (O) atoms. Looking at the four spheres, only spheres C and D contain sulfur. Sphere C is chloride (Cl) which does not match the ion. Thus, the most likely sphere to represent the S^2- ion is sphere D which contains sulfur and two oxygen atoms, matching the ion. Sphere B also contains sulfur but does not have any oxygen atoms, so it is not a likely choice for the ion. Therefore, the best choice is D or option D.

The Four Spheres Below Represent K+,Ca2+,Cl-,and S2-,not Necessarily in That

The Four Spheres Below Represent K⁺,Ca²⁺,Cl^-,and S^2-,not Necessarily in That