Ionic Bonding/naming and writing formulas

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What is the correct formula for aluminum phosphide?

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AlP

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What is the correct chemical formula for magnesium phosphide?

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Mg₃P₂

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What is the chemical compound for sodium phosphate?

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Na₃PO₄

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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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What is the name of the ionic compound Cr(NO₂)₃?

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chromium III nitrite

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between two atoms when one atom donates an electron to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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What is the charge of aluminum in aluminum phosphide?

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+3

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What is the charge of phosphorus in aluminum phosphide?

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-3

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How do you determine the formula of 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 significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.