Formula Writing and Naming Ionic compounds

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What do metals tend to do to form cations?

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Metals tend to lose electrons to form cations.

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What do nonmetals tend to do to form anions?

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Nonmetals tend to gain electrons to form anions.

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What type of ions do ionic bonds occur between?

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Ionic bonds occur between oppositely charged ions.

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What is the name of the compound BaF2?

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Barium Fluoride.

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How do you name the compound Li3P?

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The name of the compound is lithium phosphide.

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What is the formula for the compound formed by Ca^2+ and O^2-?

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The formula is CaO.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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A cation has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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An anion has a negative charge.

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What is the significance of the Roman numeral in ionic compound names?

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The Roman numeral indicates the oxidation state of the metal in the compound.

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What is the general rule for writing the formula of ionic compounds?

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The total positive charge must equal the total negative charge.