Naming Ionic Compounds

Front

What is the correct formula for Calcium Oxide?

Back

CaO

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What type of compound is formed from a Metal and a Nonmetal?

Back

Ionic Compound

Front

When a nonmetal gains electrons, what type of ion does it become?

Back

Anion

Front

What is the formula for calcium phosphide?

Back

Ca₃P₂

Front

What is the name of FeCl₂?

Back

iron (II) chloride

Front

What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between cations and anions.

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

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Positive

Front

What is the charge of an anion?

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Negative

Front

How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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Combine the charges of the cation and anion to balance them.

Front

What is the name of NaCl?

Back

sodium chloride