Naming and Properties of Ionic Compounds

The video tutorial explains how to name the compound Na3P by identifying it as a binary ionic compound composed of sodium and phosphorus. It details the steps to write the name by first identifying the metal and non-metal, then replacing the non-metal's ending with 'ide' to form sodium phosphide. Additionally, it covers how to write the formula by balancing the ionic charges of sodium and phosphide ions.

What type of compound is Na3P?

• Molecular compound

• Metallic compound

• Ionic compound

• Covalent compound

Which elements make up the binary ionic compound Na3P?

• Sodium and sulfur

• Sodium and oxygen

• Sodium and phosphorus

• Sodium and nitrogen

How do you name the metal in an ionic compound?

• By adding 'ide' to its name

• By its chemical symbol

• As it appears on the periodic table

• By its Latin name

What is the correct name for the compound Na3P?

• Sodium phosphate

• Sodium phosphide

• Sodium phosphor

• Sodium phosphite

What is the ionic charge of sodium in Na3P?

• 3+

• 0

• 1+

• 2+

How many sodium ions are needed to balance one phosphide ion in Na3P?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four