Ionic Nomenclature

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What is ionic nomenclature?

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Ionic nomenclature is the system used to name ionic compounds, which consist of cations (positively charged ions) and anions (negatively charged ions).

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How do you name an ionic compound?

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To name an ionic compound, the cation is named first followed by the anion. The cation retains its elemental name, while the anion's name is derived from its elemental name, often modified to end in '-ide' for simple anions.

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What is the name of the ionic compound BeCl₂?

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Beryllium chloride.

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True or False: In naming ionic compounds, the cation is always named first and the anion second.

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True.

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What is the name of Cr₂O₃?

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Chromium (III) oxide.

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between lithium and oxygen?

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Li₂O.

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What is the name of the ionic compound Li₃P?

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Lithium phosphide.

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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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What is the charge of a lithium ion?

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+1.