Naming Binary Ionic Compounds

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What is the name of the compound MgS?

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Magnesium sulfide

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Which group of elements is most likely to form a negative ion?

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An element from group 17

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What is the name of the compound Li2O?

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Lithium oxide

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What is the correct formula for Sodium Oxide?

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Na2O

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What is the name of the compound Al2S3?

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Aluminum sulfide

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What is a binary ionic compound?

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A compound composed of two different elements, one metal and one non-metal, that are bonded together by ionic bonds.

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How do you determine the charge of a metal ion in a binary ionic compound?

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The charge of a metal ion is determined by its group number in the periodic table.

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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 a compound.

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What is the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by the name of the non-metal with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the charge of sodium (Na) in a binary ionic compound?

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