naming ionic compounds

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What is the name of the compound NaCl?

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sodium chloride

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What do nonmetals tend to do in terms of electrons?

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gain electrons

Front

Which of the following is an ionic compound: Ni, MgCl2, H2O, CH4?

Back

MgCl2

Front

What is the name of the compound KI?

Back

Potassium iodide

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What is the chemical formula for Calcium sulfide?

Back

CaS

Front

What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by the name of the nonmetal with its ending changed to '-ide.'

Front

What is the charge of sodium in NaCl?

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+1

Front

What is the charge of chloride in NaCl?

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-1

Front

What is the formula for Potassium bromide?

Back

KBr

Front

What is the name of the compound MgO?

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Magnesium oxide