Naming Ionic Compounds Flashcard

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What is Hydroxide?

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OH^1-

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Metals all typically form what charge?

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Positive

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Name: Fe(OH)₂

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Iron(II) hydroxide

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When naming an ionic compound containing a metal that forms multiple types of cations, how is the metal's charge written?

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The metal's charge is written as a Roman numeral in parentheses after the element's name.

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Which of the following is true about polyatomic ions?

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Nearly all polyatomic ions are anions.

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What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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

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By the number of electrons it loses to form a cation.

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

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They indicate the charge of the metal cation.