3.10 Naming Ionic Compounds

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically combined.

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

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Sodium sulfate.

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What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons?

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Ionic Bond.

Front

When naming an ionic compound, which type of ion is written first?

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Cation.

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What is the name of the ionic compound Li(NO3)?

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Lithium nitrate.

Front

Define ionic bond.

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond where electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion?

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+1.

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What is the charge of a sulfate ion?

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-2.

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How do you name a compound formed from a metal and a nonmetal?

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The metal name is written first, followed by the nonmetal name with its ending changed to '-ide.'