Week 11. Ionic compounds. Naming and Formula writing

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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. They typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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How do you determine the chemical formula of an ionic compound?

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To determine the chemical formula, identify the charges of the ions involved, then combine them in a ratio that results in a neutral compound.

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What is the chemical formula for potassium oxide?

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K₂O

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What is the name of the ionic compound RbBr?

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Rubidium Bromide

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What is the chemical formula for cesium chloride?

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CsCl

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What is the chemical formula for magnesium oxide?

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MgO

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What is the name of the ionic compound LiCl?

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Lithium Chloride

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What is the charge of a potassium ion?

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+1

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What is the charge of an oxide ion?

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-2

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How do you write the name of an ionic compound?

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The name of an ionic compound is written by naming the cation (metal) first followed by the anion (nonmetal) with its ending changed to '-ide'.