Ionic Compound Names & Formulas

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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 the general formula for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of an ionic compound consists of the name of the cation (metal) followed by the name of the anion (nonmetal) with its ending changed to '-ide' or the name of the polyatomic ion.

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

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The charge of a metal in an ionic compound can be determined by the charge of the nonmetal or polyatomic ion it is combined with, ensuring the overall charge of the compound is neutral.

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What is the formula for platinum (IV) selenide?

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PtSe₂

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What is the name of the compound with the formula PtO₂?

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platinum (IV) oxide

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What is the name of FeP?

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Iron (III) phosphide

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What is the chemical formula for iron (III) bromide?

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FeBr₃

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What is the chemical formula for lead (IV) nitrate?

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Pb(NO₃)₄

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged ion composed of two or more atoms covalently bonded, which can act as a single unit in chemical reactions.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in charged ions, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.