Naming Binary Ionic Compounds

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What are ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are chemical compounds formed by the electrostatic attraction between positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions), typically consisting of metals and nonmetals.

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What is the formula for Gallium Oxide?

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Ga₂O₃

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What is the formula for Lithium Bromide?

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LiBr

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What is the name of Na₂S?

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Sodium sulfide

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What is the formula for magnesium phosphide?

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Mg₃P₂

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What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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How do you determine the formula for an ionic compound?

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To determine the formula for an ionic compound, balance the total positive charge from cations with the total negative charge from anions.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts in a chemical formula indicate the number of atoms of each element present in the compound.