naming ionic compounds

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What is the chemical formula for Calcium Sulfide?

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CaS

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How many ions can Calcium form?

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Calcium can form only one ion.

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What is the formula for the nitrate ion?

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NO₃⁻

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How many ions can Aluminum form?

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Aluminum can form only one ion.

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What is the name of the compound (NH₄)₂S?

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Ammonium sulfide.

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is formed when atoms transfer electrons, resulting in the formation of positive and negative ions.

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What is the charge of a sulfate ion?

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The sulfate ion has a charge of 2- (SO₄²⁻).

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What is the name of the compound NaCl?

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Sodium chloride.

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What is the charge of a nitrate ion?

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The nitrate ion has a charge of 1- (NO₃⁻).

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What is the formula for Aluminum Oxide?

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Al₂O₃