Writing and Naming Binary Ionic compounds

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What is the first element in an ionic compound?

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The metal.

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How do you name the compound AlBr3?

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Aluminum bromide.

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What is the chemical formula for Beryllium phosphide?

Back

Be3P2.

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What types of elements form an ionic bond?

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A metal and a nonmetal.

Front

What is the formula for magnesium chloride?

Back

MgCl2.

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What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

What is the charge of aluminum in aluminum bromide?

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+3.

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What is the charge of bromide in aluminum bromide?

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-1.

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How do you determine the formula for 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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They indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound.