Naming Binary Ionic Compounds

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What is the name for the compound Na₃N?

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Sodium Nitride

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When nitrogen becomes an ion, what will its name become?

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Nitride

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What is the name for the compound Mg₃P₂?

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Magnesium Phosphide

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When oxygen becomes an ion, what will its name become?

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Oxide

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When chlorine becomes an ion, what will its name become?

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Chloride

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What is the general rule for naming binary ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation (metal) is followed by the name of the anion (non-metal) with its ending changed to '-ide'.

Front

What is a binary ionic compound?

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A compound composed of two different elements, one being a metal and the other a non-metal.

Front

What is the charge of sodium ion (Na⁺)?

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+1

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What is the charge of magnesium ion (Mg²⁺)?

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+2

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What is the charge of nitride ion (N³⁻)?

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-3