Question

What are the constituent ions present in the compound $N{a}_{2}O$?

• A. 2 $Na{}^{+}$ ions and 1 $O^{2-}$ ion
• B. 1 $Na{}^{+}$ ions and 2 $O^{2-}$ ion
• C. 1 $Na{}^{+}$ ions and 1 $O^{2-}$ ion
• D. 2 $H{}^{+}$ ions and 2 $O^{2-}$ ion

Answer 1

The correct option is A 2 $Na{}^{+}$ ions and 1 $O^{2-}$ ion

2$H{}^{+}$ ions and 1 $O^{2-}$ ion has a net charge of zero.
Any compound with net charge as zero is the stable compound.