Ionic Compound Names (and more!)

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding.

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What is the chemical formula for magnesium oxide?

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MgO

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What is the chemical name for Na2S?

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Sodium sulfide

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What is the chemical name for LiF?

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Lithium fluoride

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What is the chemical name for K3P?

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Potassium phosphide

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What is the chemical name for NaBr?

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Sodium bromide

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What are the characteristics of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points, are soluble in water, and conduct electricity when dissolved in water or molten.

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How do you determine the name of an ionic compound?

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The name of an ionic compound is determined by naming the cation (positive ion) first followed by the anion (negative ion), with the anion's name often modified to end in '-ide' for simple ions.

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What is the charge of sodium (Na) in ionic compounds?

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+1

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What is the charge of magnesium (Mg) in ionic compounds?

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+2