07. Compound Names and Formulas

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What is the formula for the compound formed by Ba⁺² and Br^-1?

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BaBr₂

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Do all compounds have a net charge of 0?

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True

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Ionic bonds form between which types of ions?

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Oppositely charged ions

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What law states that compounds will have a specific proportion by mass?

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Law of Definite Proportions

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How are ionic compounds written?

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Cation (+ ion) first then anion (- ion)

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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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What is the Octet Rule?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion composed of two or more atoms.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds form between metals and nonmetals, while covalent bonds form between nonmetals.