ST Chem Binary Ionic Compounds

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What is a cation?

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A cation is an ion with a positive charge.

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What is a binary ionic compound?

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A binary ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of two different elements, typically a metal and a non-metal, that are bonded together by ionic bonds.

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What is the chemical formula for sodium fluoride?

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NaF

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What is the chemical formula for magnesium chloride?

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MgCl₂

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What is the charge of a sodium ion?

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The charge of a sodium ion is +1.

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What is the charge of a fluoride ion?

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The charge of a fluoride ion is -1.

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How do you determine the formula of a binary ionic compound?

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To determine the formula, balance the total positive and negative charges of the ions.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula PF₃?

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The name of the compound is phosphorous trifluoride.

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What is the charge of a chromium ion in Cr₂O₃?

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The charge of a chromium ion in Cr₂O₃ is +3.

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What is the formula for the compound formed by Cr³⁺ and O²⁻?

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The formula is Cr₂O₃.