Ionic Compounds

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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 a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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The formula of an ionic compound is determined by the charges of the cation and anion. The total positive charge must balance the total negative charge.

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What is the naming convention for ionic compounds?

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In naming ionic compounds, the cation (metal) is named first, followed by the anion (nonmetal) with its ending changed to '-ide' or using the appropriate polyatomic ion name.

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What is the chemical formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl

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What is the chemical formula for magnesium oxide?

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MgO

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What is the charge of a calcium ion?

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The charge of a calcium ion (Ca) is +2.

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What is the charge of a bromide ion?

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The charge of a bromide ion (Br) is -1.

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What type of bond occurs in ionic compounds?

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Ionic bonds occur when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of cations and anions.