Naming Ionic Compounds

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In most cases, when naming ionic compounds, you change the ending of the second element to ________.

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-ide.

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What is the name of the ionic compound MgSO₄?

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magnesium sulfate

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What is the formula for calcium phosphide?

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Ca₃P₂

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What is the name of the compound AgF?

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silver fluoride

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What is the proper formula for magnesium hydroxide?

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Mg(OH)₂

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What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is the charge of magnesium in ionic compounds?

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+2.

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What is the charge of sulfate (SO₄) ion?

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-2.

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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Combine the charges of the cation and anion to achieve a neutral compound.

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What is the name of the ionic compound formed from sodium and chlorine?

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sodium chloride.