* Magnesium (Mg) has a +2 charge.
* Sulphur (S) typically has a -2 charge when forming sulfides.
* Oxygen (O) typically has a -2 charge.
To form a neutral compound, the charges must balance. Here's how to correctly represent the compound:
* Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO₄)
In this formula:
* There is one magnesium atom (Mg) with a +2 charge.
* There is one sulfur atom (S) with a +6 charge.
* There are four oxygen atoms (O) with a -2 charge each, for a total of -8.
The total positive charge (+8) is equal to the total negative charge (-8), resulting in a neutral compound.
