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  • Manganese(III) Sulfite Formula: Calculation & Explanation
    Here's how to determine the chemical formula for manganese(III) sulfite:

    * Manganese(III) indicates the manganese ion has a +3 charge (Mn³⁺).

    * Sulfite is the polyatomic ion SO₃²⁻.

    To balance the charges, we need two Mn³⁺ ions (2 x +3 = +6) and three SO₃²⁻ ions (3 x -2 = -6).

    Therefore, the chemical formula for manganese(III) sulfite is Mn₂(SO₃)₃.

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