Ionic Compound Formulas

Front

What is the formula for lithium phosphide?

Back

Li₃P

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What is the formula for barium nitride?

Back

Ba₃N₂

Front

What type of elements combine to form ionic compounds?

Back

Metal and Nonmetal

Front

What is the name of the compound KF?

Back

Potassium fluoride

Front

Which of the following is an ionic compound: CH₄, I₂, LiBr₂, CO?

Back

LiBr₂

Front

What is an ionic compound?

Back

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

Front

What is the charge of a lithium ion?

Back

Li⁺ (1+)

Front

What is the charge of a phosphate ion?

Back

P³⁻ (3−)

Front

How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for sodium chloride?

Back

NaCl