2024 Chemical Formula Review

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What is the chemical formula for sodium sulfide?

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Na₂S

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What is the chemical formula for sodium sulfate?

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Na₂SO₄

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What is the correct name for MgI₂?

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Magnesium iodide

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What is the formula for hexasulfur decoxide?

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S₆O₁₀

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What is the formula for Dinitrogen Tetrasulfide?

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N₂S₄

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

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+1

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What is the charge of sulfide ion (S²⁻)?

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-2

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How do you determine the chemical formula of an ionic compound?

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Combine the charges of the ions to balance them.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.

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What is the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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Name the cation first, followed by the anion with an -ide suffix.