Ionic Compound Formulas

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What is the name of Na2S?

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sodium sulfide

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What is the first step in naming an ionic compound?

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Naming the cation (metal)

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What is the formula for the compound formed by Mg2+ and Cl-?

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MgCl2

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When naming ionic compounds, which is named first: the cation or the anion?

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The cation is always named first.

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What is the formula for calcium arsenide?

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Ca3As2

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What is an ionic compound?

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

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How do you determine the charge of a cation in an ionic compound?

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The charge of a cation is determined by the number of electrons it loses.

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What is the significance of the -ide suffix in ionic compound names?

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The -ide suffix indicates that the compound contains a monoatomic anion.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl

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How do you write the formula for an ionic compound?

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Combine the cation and anion charges to balance the overall charge.