Ionic Compound Formulas

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What is the formula for barium + nitrogen?

Back

Ba₃N₂

Front

What is the first step in naming an ionic compound?

Back

Naming the cation (metal)

Front

What is the name of the compound KF?

Back

Potassium fluoride

Front

What is the formula for Mg²⁺ and Cl⁻?

Back

MgCl₂

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What is the formula for Li⁺ and P³⁻?

Back

Li₃P

Front

What is an ionic compound?

Back

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

Front

How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

Back

Combine the cation and anion in a ratio that balances their charges.

Front

What is the charge of a potassium ion?

Back

+1

Front

What is the charge of a chloride ion?

Back

-1

Front

What is the naming convention for anions derived from single elements?

Back

Change the ending to -ide.