Naming Ionic Compounds

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What is the chemical formula for lithium nitride?

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Li₃N

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What two types of elements combine to form ionic compounds?

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Metal and Nonmetal

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What is the formula for mercury (I) oxide?

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Hg₂O

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What is the name of the compound with the formula Ca₃(PO₄)₂?

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Calcium phosphate

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What is the term for the number that indicates if an ion has lost or gained electrons?

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Oxidation number (also known as the charge)

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by the name of the nonmetal with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the oxidation state of lithium in lithium nitride?

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+1

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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Combine the charges of the ions to balance them to zero.

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What is the oxidation state of phosphorus in calcium phosphate (Ca₃(PO₄)₂)?

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+5

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What is the significance of the subscript in a chemical formula?

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It indicates the number of atoms of each element in the compound.