Ionic Compound Names Practice

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What is the name of the compound Ca₃(PO₄)₂?

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calcium phosphate

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What is the name of Al₂(SO₄)₃?

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aluminum sulfate

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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 ionic compound NaF?

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sodium fluoride

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What is the name of the compound Zn₃P₂?

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zinc phosphide

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What is the general formula for an ionic compound?

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The general formula is formed by combining cations and anions in a ratio that results in a neutral compound.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion.

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How do you determine the name of a compound containing a transition metal?

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Use the oxidation state of the metal to determine its name, often indicated by Roman numerals.

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What is the significance of the subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound.