Naming Ionic Compounds

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What is the name of the compound Ca3(PO4)2?

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calcium phosphate

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Which combination requires Roman numerals in the name?

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gold + oxygen

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When naming a compound, which is written first?

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Cation

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What do Roman numerals indicate when naming ionic compounds with transition metals?

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charge

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What is the name of the compound Na2(SO4)?

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Sodium sulfate

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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 a cation?

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A positively charged ion.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion.

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How do you name a binary ionic compound?

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Name the cation first, followed by the anion with its ending changed to '-ide.'

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What is the significance of the subscripts in a chemical formula?

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They indicate the number of each type of ion in the compound.