Naming binary ionic compounds from formula

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What are the electrons in the highest energy level of an atom called?

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Valence electrons.

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When naming ionic compounds, which ion is named first?

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The cation is named first.

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What is the name of the compound Na₂S?

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Sodium sulfide.

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What is the name of the compound CsCl?

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Cesium chloride.

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What is the name of the compound NaBr?

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Sodium bromide.

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is formed when atoms transfer electrons, resulting in the attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na⁺)?

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+1.

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What is the charge of a sulfide ion (S^2-)?

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-2.

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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 cations and anions.

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What is the naming convention for anions in ionic compounds?

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Anions are typically named by taking the root of the element's name and adding the suffix '-ide'.