Naming ionic compounds and writing formulas

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What is the first step in naming an ionic compound?

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Naming the cation (metal).

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Which of the following is an ionic compound? CH4, I2, LiBr2, CO

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LiBr2.

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What is the name for SrO?

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Strontium oxide.

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Write the formula for barium + nitrogen.

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Ba3N2.

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What is the name of Na2S?

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Sodium sulfide.

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What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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How do you determine the charge of a cation in an ionic compound?

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By the group number in the periodic table; metals typically lose electrons.

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What is the suffix used for anions derived from single elements?

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-ide.

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What is the formula for calcium chloride?

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CaCl2.

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What is the charge of the sulfate ion (SO4)?

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-2.