Naming Ionic Compounds

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What is the name of the ionic compound NaF?

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Sodium fluoride

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed by Ca⁺² and Br^-?

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CaBr₂

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What is the name of the ionic compound MgI₂?

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Magnesium iodide

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What is the name of the ionic compound NaCl?

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Sodium chloride

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What is the proper chemical formula for combining Al³⁺ and Cl^-?

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AlCl₃

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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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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-3

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What is the charge of a sodium ion?

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+1

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What is the charge of a calcium ion?

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+2

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What is the charge of a chloride ion?

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-1

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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The formula is determined by balancing the total positive and negative charges of the ions.