3.9 Naming Ionic Compounds

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What is the name of the ionic compound BeCl₂?

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beryllium chloride

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What is the name of the ionic compound Cs₂S?

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cesium sulfide

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What is the name of the compound Na₂(SO₄)?

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Sodium sulfate

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What is the name of the ionic compound LiBr?

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lithium bromide

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What are the components of an ionic compound?

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Metal and Nonmetal

Front

What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by the name of the nonmetal with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the charge of beryllium in beryllium chloride (BeCl₂)?

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+2

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What is the charge of cesium in cesium sulfide (Cs₂S)?

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+1

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What is the formula for sodium sulfate?

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Na₂SO₄

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What type of bond is present in ionic compounds?

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Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.