Naming Ionic Compounds

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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. They typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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How do you identify an ionic compound from a list of compounds?

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Ionic compounds usually consist of a metal and a nonmetal. Look for compounds that contain cations (positively charged ions) and anions (negatively charged ions).

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What is the naming convention for ionic compounds?

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The name of an ionic compound consists of the name of the cation followed by the name of the anion. For example, NaCl is named sodium chloride.

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What is the charge of a beryllium ion?

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Beryllium typically forms a +2 charge (Be²⁺) when it becomes an ion.

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What is the formula for beryllium chloride?

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The formula for beryllium chloride is BeCl₂.

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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To determine the formula, balance the total positive and negative charges of the ions. For example, Al³⁺ and Cl⁻ combine to form AlCl₃.

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What is the charge of a calcium ion?

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Calcium typically forms a +2 charge (Ca²⁺) when it becomes an ion.

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What is the formula for calcium bromide?

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The formula for calcium bromide is CaBr₂.

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What is the name of the compound MgI₂?

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The name of the compound MgI₂ is magnesium iodide.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound. For example, in CaBr₂, the subscript '2' indicates there are two bromine atoms.

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