Naming Ionic compounds 1

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What is the name of the ionic compound Cs2S?

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cesium sulfide

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What is the formula for calcium phosphide?

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Ca3P2

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What is the name of the ionic compound LiBr?

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lithium bromide

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What is the name of the ionic compound BeCl2?

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beryllium chloride

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What is the formula for the compound formed between Na+ and F-?

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NaF

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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 general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation (positive ion) is followed by the name of the anion (negative ion), with the anion's name typically ending in '-ide'.

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How do you determine the charge of a monatomic ion?

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The charge of a monatomic ion is determined by the group number of the element in the periodic table; for example, Group 1 elements form +1 ions, and Group 17 elements form -1 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; for example, in Ca3P2, there are 3 calcium atoms and 2 phosphorus atoms.

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What is the name of the ionic compound formed from magnesium and oxygen?

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magnesium oxide