Ionic Compound Nomenclature 2nd

Front

What is the chemical formula for combining Al³⁺ and Cl⁻?

Back

AlCl₃

Front

Name the ionic compound BeCl₂.

Back

Beryllium chloride

Front

What type of elements combine to form an ionic compound?

Back

Metal and Nonmetal

Front

What is the correct formula for Sodium Oxide?

Back

Na₂O

Front

What type of bond forms between a cation and an anion?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

Define an ionic compound.

Back

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

Front

What is the charge of a beryllium ion in ionic compounds?

Back

+2

Front

What is the formula for Calcium Chloride?

Back

CaCl₂

Front

What is the name of the compound with the formula MgO?

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Magnesium oxide

Front

How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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Combine the charges of the cation and anion to achieve a neutral compound.