What is the Cation to Anion Ratio for Ionic Compounds?

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The discussion focuses on determining the cation to anion ratio for various ionic compounds, including potassium chloride, calcium fluoride, aluminum oxide, calcium oxide, and strontium chloride. Participants clarify that cations are positively charged while anions are negatively charged, and the overall compound must remain neutral. The key to finding the ratios is to balance the charges of the cations and anions in each compound. The user expresses gratitude for the clarification and indicates understanding of the concept. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes the importance of charge balance in ionic compounds.
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Hey everyone,
Im pretty terrible in Chemistry, and I am stuck on something that's probably easy and obvious:
Determine the ratio of cations to anions for the following ionic compounds.
a. Potassium chloride.
b. Calcium Fluoride.
c. Aluminum oxide
d. calcium oxide.
e. Strontium chloride.

If somone could provide me with some information on how I can come about the answers, It would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Lou
 
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It would probably help to write out the chemicals like this instead,
KCl
CaF2
Al2O3
CaO
SrCl2

Cations have a positive charge, anions have a negative charge, over all, the compound has a neutral charge.
 
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Yeh thanks, I think I figured it out.
 
yeah, just balance out the charges
 
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