Ionic Compounds

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What is the chemical formula for Calcium Carbonate?

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CaCO₃

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What is the chemical formula for Cesium Oxide?

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Cs₂O

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What is the chemical name for NiO?

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Nickel (II) Oxide

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What is the chemical formula for Aluminum Fluoride?

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AlF₃

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What is the chemical name for Zn₃P₂?

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Zinc Phosphide

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Define 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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What is the charge of a calcium ion (Ca²⁺)?

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+2

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What is the charge of a fluoride ion (F⁻)?

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-1

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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Combine the cation and anion charges to balance the overall charge to zero.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.