Ionic Compounds REVIEW

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What is the name of K3PO4?

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Potassium phosphate

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Negative ions form when atoms _________ valence electrons.

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gain

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What is the correct name for Na2SO4?

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Sodium sulfate

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If Na+1 and Cl-1 combine what is the resulting formula?

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NaCl

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This image demonstrates which property of ionic compounds?

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brittleness

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What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is the general formula for an ionic compound?

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The formula is typically written with the cation first followed by the anion.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na)?

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+1

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What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl)?

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-1

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What is the significance of valence electrons in ionic bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how atoms bond and form ions.