Flashcard#9 Formulas and Names for Ionic Compounds

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What is the name of Ca₃(PO₄)₂?

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calcium phosphate

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What is the name of Na₂S?

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sodium sulfide

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How do Al³⁺ and O²⁻ bond together?

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Al₂O₃

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What is the name of Al₂(SO₄)₃?

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aluminum sulfate

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What is the charge of an atom that has lost one electron?

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+1

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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 the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl

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What is the charge of a sulfate ion (SO₄²⁻)?

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-2

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

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magnesium oxide

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What is the formula for aluminum nitride?

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AlN