Naming Binary Ionic Compounds

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What is the name of the compound CsCl?

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Cesium Chloride

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What is the name of the compound KF?

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Potassium fluoride

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What is the formula for magnesium phosphide?

Back

Mg₃P₂

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What is a cation?

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A positive ion.

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What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound of potassium and oxygen?

Back

K₂O.

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What is the charge of a cation?

Back

Positive.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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Negative.

Front

What is the general rule for naming binary ionic compounds?

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Name the cation first, followed by the anion.

Front

What is the formula for sodium chloride?

Back

NaCl.

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What is the name of the compound MgO?

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Magnesium oxide.