Type 2 - Ionic Compound Nomenclature

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What is a Type II ionic compound?

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A Type II ionic compound is made of a metal that can form more than one type of cation (multi-valent) and a nonmetal.

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in Type II ionic compounds?

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Roman numerals indicate the charge of the cation in the compound, which is necessary for multi-valent metals.

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Give an example of a Type II ionic compound.

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An example is iron(II) chloride, represented as FeCl2.

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What is the correct Roman numeral for manganese in MnCl2?

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II

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What types of elements are involved in Type II ionic compounds?

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Type II ionic compounds consist of a metal and a nonmetal.

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True or False: A Roman numeral is required when naming a cation that has multiple charges.

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True

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True or False: Type II ionic compounds include lanthanides and actinides.

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True

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True or False: The charge of an ion is written as a superscript in the compound's formula.

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False

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What is the charge of the cation in Fe(III) sulfate?

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The charge of the cation is +3.

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How do you determine the charge of a multi-valent metal in a compound?

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You can determine the charge by using the known charges of the anions in the compound.