Binary Ionic Nomenclature

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What is Binary Ionic Nomenclature?

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A system for naming compounds formed from the combination of two elements, typically a metal and a non-metal, where the metal retains its name and the non-metal's name is modified to end in '-ide'.

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What is the formula for lithium nitride?

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Li₃N

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What is the formula for strontium phosphide?

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Sr₃P₂

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What is the formula for iron (II) fluoride?

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FeF₂

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What is the formula for chromium (III) chloride?

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CrCl₃

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What is the formula for barium iodide?

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BaI₂

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How do you determine the charge of a metal in a binary ionic compound?

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The charge of the metal can be determined by the charge of the non-metal and the overall neutrality of the compound.

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in ionic compound names?

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Roman numerals indicate the oxidation state of the metal in the compound.

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What is the general rule for naming binary ionic compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by the name of the non-metal with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl