Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 22 - Sections 22.1-22.9 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 1069: 22

Answer

There are 2 hydroxide ions.

Work Step by Step

In $Ca_{2}Mg_{5}Si_{8}O_{22}(OH)_{x}$, $Ca^{2+}$ contributes total +4 charge, $Mg^{2+}$ contributes total +10 charge, $Si_{8}O_{22}$ contributes total -12 charge. So, to balance charges, $OH^{-}$ contributes total -2 charge. Thus, there are 2 $OH^{-}$ ions.
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