When a metal and a nonmetal exchange electrons to make a cation and an anion, respectively, they can form an ionic compound. The formula of an ionic compound indicates the kinds and number of ions. The number of anions and cations create a compound with an overall charge of zero; in other words, the positive and negative charges are balanced.

Achemical equilibrium between gaseous reactants and products is shown. n2(g) + 3h2(g) ⇌ 2nh3(g) how will the reaction be affected if the pressure on the system is increased? it will shift toward the reactant side as there is lower pressure on the reactant side. it will shift toward the product side as there is higher pressure on the product side. it will shift toward the reactant side as there are a greater number of moles of gas on the reactant side. it will shift toward the product side as there are a fewer number of moles of gas on the product side.