Ionic Compounds

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What is the name of the compound AgF?

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silver fluoride

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What charge does a sodium ion have?

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+1

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If my charge becomes 2+, what does that indicate?

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I am losing 2 electrons.

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What is the name of the compound SrBr2?

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strontium bromide

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What kind of ion does Aluminum form?

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Al^{+3}

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Define ionic compound.

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An ionic compound is formed when atoms transfer electrons, resulting in the attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

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What is the general formula for an ionic compound?

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The general formula is AxBy, where A is the cation and B is the anion.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that has lost one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that has gained one or more electrons.

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How do you determine the charge of a monatomic ion?

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The charge of a monatomic ion is determined by the number of electrons lost or gained compared to the neutral atom.