Naming Ionic Compounds

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding.

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How do you name ionic compounds containing transition metals?

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Ionic compounds with transition metals are named by stating the metal's name followed by its oxidation state in Roman numerals in parentheses, and then the name of the non-metal with an '-ide' suffix.

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What is the oxidation state of iron in FeCl₂?

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The oxidation state of iron in FeCl₂ is +2.

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What is the correct name for NaCl?

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The correct name for NaCl is sodium chloride.

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How do you determine the formula for an ionic compound?

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To determine the formula for an ionic compound, balance the total positive charge from the cations with the total negative charge from the anions.

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What is the chemical formula for magnesium chloride?

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The chemical formula for magnesium chloride is MgCl₂.

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What is the name of the compound K₂O?

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The name of the compound K₂O is potassium oxide.

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What is the significance of the Roman numeral in the name of an ionic compound?

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The Roman numeral indicates the oxidation state of the metal cation in the compound.

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What is the formula for aluminum sulfate?

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The formula for aluminum sulfate is Al₂(SO₄)₃.

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What is the name of the compound CaCl₂?

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The name of the compound CaCl₂ is calcium chloride.