Ionic Compounds + Transition Metals

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding. They typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in naming ionic compounds with transition metals?

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Roman numerals indicate the oxidation state (charge) of the transition metal in the compound.

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What is the formula for francium nitride?

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Fr3N

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

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The charge can be determined by balancing the total charge of the anions with the cations in the compound.

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What is the name of the compound FeCl₂?

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Iron (II) chloride.

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What is the formula for barium phosphide?

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Ba3P2

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What is the name of SnSe₂?

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Tin (IV) Selenide.

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation (metal) is followed by the name of the anion (nonmetal) with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the charge of the phosphate ion (PO4^3-)?

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The phosphate ion has a charge of -3.

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What is the formula for sodium sulfate?

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Na2SO4.