Forming ionic compounds

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding. It typically forms between metals and nonmetals.

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What is the charge of potassium (K) when it forms an ionic bond?

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+1

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What is the charge of sulfur (S) when it forms an ionic bond?

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-2

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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 the ionic compound formed between magnesium (Mg) and oxygen (O)?

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MgO

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What is the charge of a neon atom?

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0 (Neon is a noble gas and does not form ions.)

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between aluminum (Al) and chlorine (Cl)?

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AlCl3

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the significance of the subscripts in a chemical formula?

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

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the charge of barium (Ba) when it forms an ionic bond?

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+2

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between sodium (Na) and phosphorus (P)?

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Na3P