Polyatomic and Binary Ionic Compounds

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What is the formula for vanadium(III) sulfide?

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V₂S₃

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What is the name of the compound KF?

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Potassium fluoride

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What should be included in the names of transition metals?

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Roman numeral

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What type of ion does a metal become when it loses electrons?

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Cation

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What is the name of the ionic compound MgSO₄?

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Magnesium sulfate

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Define a polyatomic ion.

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A charged ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the difference between a binary ionic compound and a polyatomic ionic compound?

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Binary ionic compounds consist of two elements, while polyatomic ionic compounds contain ions made up of multiple atoms.

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

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By using the Roman numeral in the name of the compound.

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What is the formula for potassium sulfate?

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K₂SO₄

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion.