Ionic Naming and Writing Formulas

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What is the chemical formula for potassium oxide?

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K₂O

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How do you write the formula for copper(I) phosphide?

Back

Cu₃P

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What is the charge of titanium in TiO₂?

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4+

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What is the name of the compound NiPO₄?

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Nickel (III) phosphate

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How do you write the formula for vanadium (IV) carbonate?

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V(CO₃)₂

Front

What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The cation is named first, followed by the anion.

Front

What is the charge of a potassium ion?

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1+

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What is the charge of an oxide ion?

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2-

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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Combine the cation and anion charges to balance them.

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What is the name of the compound formed by Na⁺ and Cl⁻?

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Sodium chloride (NaCl)