Naming Ionic Compounds

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What is the oxidation number?

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The number that tells you if an ion has lost or gained electrons.

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What is the name of the compound KF?

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Potassium fluoride.

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What is the name of the compound Al₂(SO₄)₃?

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Aluminum sulfate.

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What is an ionic compound made of?

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A metal and a nonmetal.

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

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Calcium phosphate.

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Define ionic compound.

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A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically consisting of metals and nonmetals.

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion that has lost one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion that has gained one or more electrons.

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How do you name a binary ionic compound?

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Name the cation first followed by the anion, changing the anion's ending to '-ide.'

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl.