Chemistry: Writing and Naming compounds

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What is the order of writing ionic compounds?

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Cation (+ ion) first, then anion (- ion).

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How should you add a subscript to a polyatomic ion?

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Put parentheses around the polyatomic ion before adding a subscript.

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What is the correct name for MgI₂?

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Magnesium iodide.

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What is the formula for the compound formed by Ca⁺² and P^-3?

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Ca₃P₂.

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What is the correct name for CCl₄?

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Carbon tetrachloride.

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion composed of two or more atoms.

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How do you name a binary ionic compound?

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Name the cation first, followed by the anion with an '-ide' suffix.

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What is the significance of subscripts in chemical formulas?

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