Nomenclature Ionic (I)

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What is the name of the compound K2S?

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potassium sulfide

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What is the name of the compound AlN?

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aluminum nitride

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What is the name of the ionic compound LiF?

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lithium fluoride

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What is the name of Al2S3?

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aluminum sulfide

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What is the name of the formula K2O?

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potassium oxide

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Define ionic compound.

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding.

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The cation (positive ion) is named first, followed by the anion (negative ion), with the anion's name modified to end in '-ide'.

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What is the name of the cation in K2S?

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potassium (K+)

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What is the name of the anion in AlN?

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nitride (N3-)

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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 can often be determined by its group number in the periodic table.