Naming Binary Ionic Compounds

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What is the name of the compound NaBr?

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Sodium bromide

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What is the name of the compound CsCl?

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Cesium chloride

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What is the name of the compound MgS?

Back

Magnesium sulfide

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What is the name of the compound Li2O?

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Lithium oxide

Front

What is a cation?

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A positive ion.

Front

What is an anion?

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A negative ion.

Front

What is the general rule for naming binary ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation is followed by the name of the anion.

Front

What is the charge of sodium in NaBr?

Back

+1

Front

What is the charge of bromine in NaBr?

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-1

Front

What is the charge of magnesium in MgS?

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+2