Naming and Properties of Ionic Compounds

The video tutorial explains how to name and write the formula for the ionic compound CaBr2, known as calcium bromide. It covers the identification of ionic compounds, the naming process for metals and nonmetals, and the steps to write the chemical formula by balancing ionic charges. The tutorial emphasizes the use of the periodic table for naming and understanding the charges of ions involved.

What type of compound is CaBr2?

• Covalent compound

• Binary ionic compound

• Ternary compound

• Molecular compound

When naming a binary ionic compound, what is the first step?

• Find the molecular weight

• Determine the charge of the metal

• Write the name of the metal

• Write the name of the nonmetal

How do you modify the name of the nonmetal in a binary ionic compound?

• Add 'ite' to the end

• Replace the ending with 'ide'

• Use the full name as it is

• Add 'ate' to the end

What is the correct name for CaBr2?

• Calcium bromate

• Calcium bromine

• Calcium bromide

• Calcium bromite

What is the ionic charge of calcium when it forms bonds?

• 1+

• 2+

• 1-

• 3+

How many bromine ions are needed to balance the charge of one calcium ion?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the charge of a bromine ion in CaBr2?

• 2-

• 1-

• 1+

• 2+