Naming Ionic Compounds

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What is the name of the compound KF?

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Potassium fluoride

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What type of elements make up an ionic compound?

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Metal and Nonmetal

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Which combination requires Roman numerals in its name?

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mercury + oxygen

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What happens to an atom when it gains electrons?

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It becomes negative because it has added electrons.

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What is the name of FeCl₂?

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iron (II) chloride

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What is an ionic compound?

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

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What is the charge of a cation?

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Positive

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What is the charge of an anion?

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Negative

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How do you name a compound formed from a metal with a variable charge?

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Use the metal's name followed by the charge in Roman numerals in parentheses.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl