Ionic Compounds Formula 3.0

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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.

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What is the formula for potassium chloride?

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KCl

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What type of bond is formed between positive and negative ions?

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Ionic bond.

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What is the resulting formula when Ca⁺² and S^-2 combine?

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CaS

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What is the formula for aluminum fluoride?

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AlF₃

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How do Al³⁺ and O^2- bond together?

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Al₂O₃

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What is the charge of potassium in potassium chloride?

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+1

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What is the charge of chloride in potassium chloride?

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-1

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What is the significance of the subscripts in ionic compounds?

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Subscripts indicate the number of each type of ion in the compound.

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What is the formula for sodium sulfate?

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Na₂SO₄