Ionic Nomenclature & Formulas

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What is the name of the compound BeI₂?

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Beryllium iodide

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What is the formula for calcium phosphite?

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Ca₃(PO₃)₂

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What is the name of the compound CuS?

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Copper (II) sulfide

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Write the formula for vanadium (IV) carbonate.

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V(CO₃)₂

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What is the name of the compound BeCl₂?

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Beryllium chloride

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Define 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 charge of beryllium in BeI₂?

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+2

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What is the charge of copper in copper (II) sulfide?

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+2

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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Combine the cation and anion charges to balance the overall charge to zero.

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What is the systematic name for Ca₃(PO₄)₂?

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Calcium phosphate