Week 11. Ionic compounds. Naming and Formula writing

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What is the name of the ionic compound with the formula CaO?

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Calcium Oxide

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What is the name of the ionic compound with the formula MgF2?

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Magnesium Fluoride

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What is the name of the ionic compound with the formula RbBr?

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Rubidium Bromide

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What is the chemical formula for Cesium chloride?

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CsCl

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What is the chemical formula for Calcium bromide?

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CaBr2

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation (positive ion) is followed by the name of the anion (negative ion).

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

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The charge of a cation is typically determined by its group number in the periodic table; for example, group 1 elements have a +1 charge.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound.

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What is the name of the ionic compound formed from sodium and chlorine?

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Sodium Chloride (NaCl).

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed from potassium and iodine?

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KI (Potassium Iodide).