Chem Final Review Flashcard 5

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What is the formula for sodium fluoride?

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NaF

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What is the proper formula for magnesium hydroxide?

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Mg(OH)₂

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What is the formula for copper(I) sulfate?

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Cu₂SO₄

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What formula results when Ca²⁺ and Br⁻ ions bond?

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CaBr₂

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What is the formula for aluminum oxide?

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Al₂O₃

Front

Define ionic bond.

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion?

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+1

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What is the charge of a fluoride ion?

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-1

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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The formula is determined by balancing the total positive and negative charges of the ions.

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What is the formula for potassium chloride?

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KCl