Ionic Names and Formulas

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What is the name of Na₂S?

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sodium sulfide

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What is the name of Mg₃N₂?

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magnesium nitride

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What is the name of PtO₂?

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platinum (IV) oxide

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What is the charge on a barium ion in its ionic compounds?

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2+

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What is the formula for beryllium iodide?

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BeI₂

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Define ionic compound.

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A chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding.

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation (positive ion) is followed by the name of the anion (negative ion).

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What is the formula for calcium chloride?

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CaCl₂

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What is the name of the ion with the formula SO₄²⁻?

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sulfate

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What is the formula for aluminum oxide?

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Al₂O₃