Naming and Writing Formula of Type 1 Ionic Compounds

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What is the chemical formula for beryllium chloride?

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BeCl₂

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What do metals tend to do with electrons?

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Metals tend to lose electrons to form cations.

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What do nonmetals tend to do with electrons?

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Nonmetals tend to gain electrons to form anions.

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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 sulfide ion (S²⁻)?

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-2

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What is the chemical formula for sodium sulfide?

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Na₂S

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What is the chemical formula for aluminum oxide?

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Al₂O₃

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What is the charge of a beryllium ion?

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+2

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How do you determine the formula for an ionic compound?

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Combine the cation and anion charges to balance them.

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion formed by losing electrons.