Ionic Formulas

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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. It typically forms when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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How do you determine the formula for an ionic compound?

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To determine the formula for an ionic compound, balance the total positive and negative charges of the ions involved. The subscripts in the formula represent the number of each type of ion.

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What is the charge of potassium (K) when it forms an ion?

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Potassium (K) has a charge of +1 when it forms an ion.

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What is the charge of sulfur (S) when it forms an ion?

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Sulfur (S) has a charge of -2 when it forms an ion.

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What is the formula for the compound formed by potassium and sulfur?

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The formula is K2S.

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What is the charge of lithium (Li) when it forms an ion?

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Lithium (Li) has a charge of +1 when it forms an ion.

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What is the charge of phosphorus (P) when it forms an ion?

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Phosphorus (P) typically has a charge of -3 when it forms an ion.

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What is the formula for the compound formed by lithium and phosphorus?

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The formula is Li3P.

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What is the charge of barium (Ba) when it forms an ion?

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Barium (Ba) has a charge of +2 when it forms an ion.

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What is the charge of chlorine (Cl) when it forms an ion?

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Chlorine (Cl) has a charge of -1 when it forms an ion.