Ionic Compounds: Naming and Formula Writing

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What is the name of the ionic compound with the formula RbBr?

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Rubidium Bromide

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What is the correct chemical formula for Lithium Sulfide?

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Li₂S

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When naming ionic compounds with transition metals, what must be included to indicate the metal's property?

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Roman numerals to show the charge of the metal.

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What is the formula for the compound formed by Mg²⁺ and Cl⁻?

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MgCl₂

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What is the name of the ionic compound with the formula MgF₂?

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Magnesium Fluoride

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What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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By balancing the total positive and negative charges of the ions.

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What is the charge of a Rubidium ion?

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+1

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What is the charge of a Chloride ion?

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-1

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in naming ionic compounds?

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They indicate the oxidation state (charge) of the metal.