Naming Ionic Compounds and Writing Formulas FLASHCARD

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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. It typically consists of a metal and a non-metal.

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How do you name an ionic compound?

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To name an ionic compound, identify the cation (positive ion) and anion (negative ion), name the cation first followed by the anion, and adjust the anion's name to end in '-ide' for simple ions or use the appropriate suffix for polyatomic ions.

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What is the formula for potassium fluoride?

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KF

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

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Potassium fluoride.

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How do you determine the charge of a transition metal in an ionic compound?

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The charge of a transition metal can be determined by the charge of the anion it is paired with, ensuring the overall charge of the compound is neutral.

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What is the name of CuO?

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Copper(II) oxide.

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What is the formula for potassium sulfate?

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K2SO4

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What is the name of the compound K2SO4?

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Potassium sulfate.

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What is the formula for sodium dihydrogen phosphate?

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NaH2PO4

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What is the name of NaH2PO4?

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Sodium dihydrogen phosphate.