Ionic Compounds

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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.

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What charge does a sodium ion have?

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+1

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How do potassium (K) and sulfur (S) bond together?

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K₂S

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How do aluminum (Al) and oxygen (O) bond together?

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Al₂O₃

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How do chromium (Cr) and oxygen (O) bond together?

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Cr₂O₃

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What does a 2+ charge indicate about an ion?

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It indicates that the ion has lost 2 electrons.

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed from magnesium (Mg) and chlorine (Cl)?

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MgCl₂

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What is the charge of a chloride ion?

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-1

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What is the charge of a sulfate ion (SO₄)?

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-2

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed from calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P)?

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Ca₃P₂