Ionic Compounds - Naming & Writing Formulas

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What is the first step in naming an ionic compound?

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Naming the cation (metal)

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How do you name the ionic compound Cr(NO2)3?

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chromium (III) nitrite

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What is the formula for aluminum phosphate?

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AlPO4

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What is the name of the compound Ca3(PO4)2?

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calcium phosphate

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When naming ionic compounds with transition metals, what must be included to indicate the charge of the metal?

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Roman numerals

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What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between cations and anions.

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What is the charge of aluminum in aluminum phosphate (AlPO4)?

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+3

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in naming ionic compounds?

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They indicate the oxidation state (charge) of the transition metal.

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How do you determine the formula for an ionic compound?

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By balancing the total positive and negative charges of the ions.

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What is the name of the ionic compound formed from sodium and chloride?

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sodium chloride (NaCl)