Naming Ionic Compounds

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What is the name of the compound CaS?

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Calcium sulfide

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What is the name of the compound Mg3N2?

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Magnesium nitride

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What is the name of the compound FeF3?

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Iron (III) fluoride

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What is the name of the compound Cu3P?

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Copper (I) phosphide

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What is the name of the compound AlP?

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Aluminum phosphide

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation (positive ion) is followed by the name of the anion (negative ion).

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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 the oxidation states of the other elements in the compound.

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

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Roman numerals indicate the oxidation state of the metal cation.

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What is the name of the compound NaCl?

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Sodium chloride

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What is the name of the compound K2O?

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Potassium oxide