Naming Covalent and Ionic Compounds

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What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound formed between aluminum and chlorine?

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AlCl₃

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What must the overall charge in a compound be?

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0

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Name the compound with the formula MgO.

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Magnesium Oxide

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What is the name of the compound MgCl₂?

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Magnesium Chloride

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What is the name of the compound Zn₃P₂?

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Zinc Phosphide

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What is the charge of aluminum in AlCl₃?

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3+

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How do you determine the formula for an ionic compound?

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Combine the charges of the ions to balance to zero.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds form from the transfer of electrons, while covalent compounds form from the sharing of electrons.

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What is the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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Name the cation first, followed by the anion with an '-ide' suffix.

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between sodium and sulfur?

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Na₂S