Naming Ionic Compounds and Formulas Flashcard

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What are the electrons in the highest energy level of an atom called?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the highest energy level of an atom, which are involved in chemical bonding.

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What is the charge of an atom that has lost one electron?

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The charge of an atom that has lost one electron is +1.

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What is the name of the compound Na₂SO₄?

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The name of the compound Na₂SO₄ is Sodium sulfate.

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Name the following ionic compound: BeCl₂

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The name of the ionic compound BeCl₂ is Beryllium chloride.

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Which of the following will form an ion with a 2- charge: Ca, Se, Ge, N?

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Se (Selenium) will form an ion with a 2- charge.

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding.

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What is the formula for Calcium Chloride?

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The formula for Calcium Chloride is CaCl₂.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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A cation has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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An anion has a negative charge.

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How do you determine the charge of a transition metal in a compound?

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The charge of a transition metal in a compound can be determined by the charges of the other ions in the compound.