Naming ionic compounds

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What do you need to include when naming ionic compounds with transition metals?

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Roman numerals to show the charge of the metal.

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What must the last part of a compound name be?

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The element with 'ide' at the end, unless it's a polyatomic ion.

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How do you name the ionic compound BeCl2?

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Beryllium chloride.

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What is the name of the ionic compound Cs2S?

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Cesium sulfide.

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What is the name of the compound Sc(OH)3?

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Scandium (III) hydroxide.

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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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What is the charge of beryllium in beryllium chloride (BeCl2)?

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+2.

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in naming ionic compounds?

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They indicate the oxidation state (charge) of the metal.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion composed of two or more atoms that are covalently bonded and that act as a single unit with a net charge.

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How do you name a compound containing a polyatomic ion?

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Use the name of the polyatomic ion without changing its ending.