Ionic Formulas and Names

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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 charge of a lead ion in lead(IV) iodide?

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The charge of the lead ion in lead(IV) iodide is +4.

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What is the formula for iron(III) nitrate?

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The formula for iron(III) nitrate is Fe(NO3)3.

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Why do transition metals require Roman numerals in their names?

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Transition metals require Roman numerals in their names because they can form cations with different charges.

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What is the formula for copper(II) oxide?

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The formula for copper(II) oxide is CuO.

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What is the correct name for the formula Cu2O?

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The correct name for the formula Cu2O is copper(I) oxide.

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in ionic compound names?

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Roman numerals indicate the oxidation state of the metal cation in the compound.

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What is the formula for silver(I) chloride?

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The formula for silver(I) chloride is AgCl.

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What is the charge of the nitrate ion?

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The charge of the nitrate ion (NO3) is -1.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula PbI4?

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The name of the compound with the formula PbI4 is lead(IV) iodide.