What is the net charge of the ionic compound, rubidium sulfide?

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anor277
Mar 21, 2016

The net charge of ANY ionic species is ZERO.

Explanation:

What do I mean? Rubidium sulfide is made of two ions, #Rb^+# and #S^(2-)#. But while the individual ions may be charged, oppositely charged ions will be drafted so as the charge is neutral. The sulfide ion, #S^(2-)#, thus requires #2xxRb^+# for electrical neutrality.

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