Naming Ionic Compounds

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What is the name for the ionic compound NaF?

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Sodium fluoride

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What is the chemical formula for Calcium sulfide?

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CaS

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

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Sodium sulfate

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Which of these is NOT a polyatomic ion: OH-, CO3^2-, PO4^3-, Cl-, ClO4^-?

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Cl-

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What is the name of the compound NaBr?

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Sodium bromide

Front

Define an ionic compound.

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An ionic compound is formed when atoms transfer electrons, resulting in the attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together.

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How do you name an ionic compound with a transition metal?

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Use the metal's name followed by its oxidation state in Roman numerals and the non-metal's name with an '-ide' suffix.

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What is the formula for Sodium sulfate?

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Na2SO4

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What is the charge of the sulfate ion (SO4^2-)?

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-2