Naming & Writing Ionic Compounds REVIEW

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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 difference between -ides, -ates, and -ites in chemical formulas?

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The -ate will have 1 more oxygen atom than the -ite, and the -ide will not have any oxygen atoms.

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What is the name of the ionic compound MgF₂?

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Magnesium Fluoride

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What is the chemical formula for sodium phosphate?

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Na₃PO₄

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What is the name of the ionic compound LiNO₃?

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Lithium nitrate

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What does the suffix -ide indicate in ionic compounds?

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The suffix -ide indicates that the compound does not contain oxygen.

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What does the suffix -ate indicate in ionic compounds?

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The suffix -ate indicates that the compound contains oxygen and typically has more oxygen atoms than the corresponding -ite compound.

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How do you determine the formula for an ionic compound?

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Combine the cation and anion in a ratio that balances their charges.

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What is the charge of magnesium in ionic compounds?

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+2

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What is the charge of fluoride in ionic compounds?

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-1