Ionic Compounds - Naming & Formula Writing

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What is the name of the compound Ca2CO3?

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Calcium carbonate

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What is the formula for magnesium chloride?

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MgCl2

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What is the formula for sodium nitrate?

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NaNO3

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How is the charge of a metal that forms multiple cations indicated in its name?

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The metal's charge is written as a Roman numeral in parentheses after the element's name.

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What is the correct formula for Ammonium phosphate?

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(NH4)3PO4

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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 general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation (metal) is followed by the name of the anion (non-metal) with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the formula for potassium sulfate?

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K2SO4

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

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Roman numerals indicate the oxidation state of the metal cation in compounds where the metal can have multiple charges.

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What is the formula for aluminum oxide?

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Al2O3