Ionic Compounds | 
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 To create ionic compounds, it is usually necessary to add a space between the cation and anion. This prevents FX ChemStruct trying to bond the two pieces together and clearly shows the charge of each ion. 
 For example: 
 fe so3 
 
 feso3 
 
 In the second example, FX ChemStruct has tried to create one molecule out of the cation and anion and become "confused". The space makes all the difference.  |