naming ionic compounds

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What is the correct formula for Sodium Oxide?

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Na₂O

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What is the chemical name for CaS?

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Calcium sulfide

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What is the formula for copper(I) sulfate?

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Cu₂SO₄

Front

Which of these is NOT a polyatomic ion?

Back

Cl⁻

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What is the formula for Lithium nitride?

Back

Li₃N

Front

Define ionic compound.

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A chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding.

Front

What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion consisting of two or more atoms bonded together, that carries a net charge.

Front

How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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By balancing the total positive and negative charges of the ions.

Front

What is the charge of sodium ion (Na)?

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+1

Front

What is the charge of oxide ion (O)?

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-2