Naming and Writing Binary Ionic Compounds

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What type of bond is formed when metals bond with non-metals?

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Ionic bond.

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When naming ionic compounds, which ion is named first?

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The cation is named first.

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What is the correct formula for the ionic compound formed by potassium and oxygen?

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K₂O.

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What is the formula for the compound formed by magnesium ions and nitrogen ions?

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Mg₃N₂.

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What charge does sulfur form as a simple ion?

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2-.

Front

What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between cations and anions.

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How do you determine the charge of a cation in an ionic compound?

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The charge of a cation is determined by the number of electrons it loses.

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What is the significance of the subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound.

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What is the name of the ion formed from chlorine?

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Chloride ion (Cl-).

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl.