Naming Ionic Compounds

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What is the correct formula for Sodium Oxide?

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Na₂O

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Which of the following has a charge 2+? (Options: Al, Na, Ca, O)

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Ca

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LiBr is called? (Options: lithium bromine, lithium (I) bromine, lithium bromide, lithium (I) bromide)

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lithium bromide

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If I gain electrons I become? (Options: Positive because I've added to my atom, negative because I've added electrons, same because I'm balanced, equal because now I have electrons)

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negative because I've added electrons

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Name the following ionic compound: BeCl₂ (Options: beryllium chlorine, beryllium II chloride, beryllium chloride, beryllium dichloride)

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beryllium chloride

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What is an ionic compound?

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

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What is the charge of Sodium (Na) in ionic compounds?

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+1

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What is the charge of Chloride (Cl) in ionic compounds?

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-1

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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Combine the charges of the ions to balance them to zero.

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What is the name of the ionic compound formed from Magnesium and Oxygen?

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Magnesium Oxide (MgO)