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How to Write the Formula for Potassium oxide

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For Potassium oxide use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Potassium oxide

Metal (K) + Non-metal (O) = Binary Ionic
  • Write the element symbols for Potassium and Oxygen.
  • Use the Periodic Table to find the ionic charges for Potassium and Oxygen.
  • Balance the charges to make sure the net (overall) charge on the compound is zero.

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