Ionic Bonding and Naming

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bond that occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of positively and negatively charged ions that attract each other.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+)?

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The charge of a sodium ion (Na+) is +1.

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What is the formula for magnesium chloride?

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The formula for magnesium chloride is MgCl2.

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What happens to metal atoms during ionic bonding?

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Metal atoms lose electrons to become positively charged ions.

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What happens to nonmetal atoms during ionic bonding?

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Nonmetal atoms gain electrons to become negatively charged ions.

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What is the correct name for the compound NaCl?

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The correct name for NaCl is sodium chloride.

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How do you determine the charge of a transition metal in a compound?

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The charge of a transition metal can be determined by considering the charges of the other ions in the compound and ensuring that the overall charge is neutral.

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What is the formula for aluminum sulfate?

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The formula for aluminum sulfate is Al2(SO4)3.

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What is the significance of parentheses in chemical formulas?

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Parentheses in chemical formulas indicate that the enclosed group of atoms is a polyatomic ion and the subscript outside the parentheses applies to all atoms inside.

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What is the charge of sulfate (SO4^2-)?

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The charge of sulfate (SO4^2-) is -2.