Naming Ionic Compounds

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What is the first step in naming ionic compounds?

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Always write the name of the positive element first.

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What is the name of the ionic compound AgF?

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Silver fluoride.

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What is the name of the compound Na2(SO4)?

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Sodium sulfate.

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What is the correct formula for Sodium Oxide?

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Na2O.

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What two types of elements make up an ionic compound?

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Metal and Nonmetal.

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What suffix is commonly used when naming anions derived from nonmetals?

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-ide.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+)?

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+1.

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What is the charge of a sulfate ion (SO4^2-)?

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-2.

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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Combine the cation and anion in a ratio that balances their charges.

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What is the name of the ionic compound formed from magnesium and chlorine?

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Magnesium chloride.