Chemistry GCSE
Ionic formulae and charge balance
What Ionic formulae and charge balance means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The correct positive and negative ions are combined in the correct ratio so that the charges balance, with subscripts showing the ratio needed for electrical neutrality.
Topics that use Ionic formulae and charge balance
- Neutralisation of acids and salt production (AQA GCSE)
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