Nomenclature: Simple Binary Ionic Compounds

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What is the name for AlCl₃?

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Aluminum Chloride

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What is the formula for potassium iodide?

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KI

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What is the formula for sodium bromide?

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NaBr

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What is the name for CaBr₂?

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Calcium Bromide

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What is the formula for sodium nitride?

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Na₃N

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Define a binary ionic compound.

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A compound composed of two different elements, one being a metal and the other a non-metal, that are held together by ionic bonds.

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What is the general rule for naming binary ionic compounds?

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The name of the metal (cation) is followed by the name of the non-metal (anion) with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the formula for magnesium oxide?

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MgO

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What is the name for Na₂S?

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Sodium Sulfide

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What is the formula for calcium chloride?

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CaCl₂