Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Ions and ionic bonds

Ions and ionic bonds — practice question

Iron can combine with sulfur to make two ionic compounds. In one compound, the iron exists as $\text{Fe}^{2+}$, and in the other compound it exists as $\text{Fe}^{3+}$. In both compounds, the sulfur ion is $\text{S}^{2-}$. What are the formulae of the two compounds?

  • A$\text{FeS}$ and $\text{Fe}_2\text{S}_3$
  • B$\text{FeS}$ and $\text{Fe}_3\text{S}_2$
  • C$\text{FeS}_2$ and $\text{Fe}_3\text{S}_2$
  • D$\text{FeS}_2$ and $\text{Fe}_2\text{S}_3$

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