The formula unit for an ionic compound is determined by balancing the charges of the constituent ions to create a neutral compound. For example, sodium chloride has a formula unit NaCl.
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The formula unit of an ionic compound is determined by balancing the charges of the ions involved, ensuring a net charge of zero. This involves crisscrossing the charges to find the ratio of ions in the simplest form.