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Ionic compounds are composed of positively charged ions and negatively charged ions. The magnitude of the positive and negative charges are equal. Therefore, the equal but opposite charges cancel each other, and the ionic compound is neutral.

Na+ + Cl- --> NaCl

Mg2+ + Cl- + Cl- --> MgCl2

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In order to be electrically neutral the charges of the cations and anions must balance or cancel one another out.

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it means they have the same number of protons and electrons

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Q: How is electrical neutrality maintained in an ionic compound?
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