Ionic Compound Nomenclature

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What is an ionic compound composed of?

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An ionic compound is composed of a metal and a nonmetal.

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What is the name of the ionic compound SnSe₂?

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Tin (IV) Selenide.

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What is the chemical formula for magnesium carbonate?

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MgCO₃.

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What is the correct formula for Sodium Oxide?

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Na₂O.

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What is the name of the ionic compound MgSO₄?

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Magnesium sulfate.

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by the name of the nonmetal with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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How do you determine the charge of a metal in an ionic compound?

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The charge of the metal can be determined by the charge of the nonmetal and the overall charge of the compound.

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in ionic compound names?

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Roman numerals indicate the oxidation state of the metal in the compound.

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What is the formula for Calcium Chloride?

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CaCl₂.

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What is the name of the ionic compound NaCl?

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Sodium Chloride.