Analysis shows that a metal oxide has empirical formula `M_(0.98)O_(1.00)`. Calculate % of `M^(+2)` and `M^(+3)` ions in the sample.

Explanation

To solve the problem of calculating the percentage of \( M^{+2} \) and \( M^{+3} \) ions in the metal oxide with the empirical formula \( M_{0.98}O_{1.00} \), we can follow these steps:

### Step 1: Define Variables
Let:
- The amount of \( M^{+2} \) ions be \( x \).
- The amount of \( M^{+3} \) ions will then be \( 0.98 - x \).

### Step 2: Write the Charge Balance Equation
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