Naming Ionic Compounds

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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.

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How do you name ionic compounds containing a metal and a non-metal?

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The metal is named first, followed by the non-metal with its ending changed to '-ide'. For example, NaCl is named sodium chloride.

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What is the naming convention for polyatomic ions in ionic compounds?

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When naming ionic compounds with polyatomic ions, the name of the polyatomic ion is used as is. For example, K2SO4 is named potassium sulfate.

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

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The charge of the metal can be determined by the charge of the non-metal or polyatomic ion it is paired with, ensuring the overall charge of the compound is neutral.

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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 name of NaOH?

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Sodium hydroxide.

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What is the name of LiNO3?

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Lithium nitrate.

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What is the name of SnSe2?

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Tin IV selenide.

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What is the name of Fe2O3?

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Iron III oxide.

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What is a monatomic ion?

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A monatomic ion is an ion formed from a single atom, such as Na+ or Cl-.