Naming Ionic Compounds

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What is a negatively charged ion called?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What is the name of the compound MgO?

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The name of the compound MgO is magnesium oxide.

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When naming a compound, which of these is written first?

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The cation is written first when naming a compound.

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What is a chemical formula?

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A chemical formula consists of letters and numbers showing the types and numbers of atoms that repeat to make up a substance.

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What is the name of Al(NO3)3?

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The name of Al(NO3)3 is Aluminum (III) nitrate.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion.

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What is the difference between a monatomic ion and a polyatomic ion?

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A monatomic ion consists of a single atom with a charge, while a polyatomic ion consists of two or more atoms bonded together that carry a charge.

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

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The charge of a metal ion can often be determined by its position in the periodic table and its oxidation states.

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

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Roman numerals indicate the oxidation state of the metal cation in the compound.

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What is the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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In binary ionic compounds, the name of the metal (cation) is followed by the name of the nonmetal (anion) with its ending changed to '-ide'.