Naming ionic compounds

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What is the name of the ionic compound SnSe₂?

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Tin (IV) Selenide

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What is the name of the ionic compound BeCl₂?

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Beryllium chloride

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Which combination requires Roman numerals in the name?

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Gold + Oxygen

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What is the name of the ionic compound Cs₂S?

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Cesium sulfide

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What must the last part of a compound name be?

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The element with 'ide' at the end, unless it's a polyatomic ion.

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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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What is the charge of beryllium in BeCl₂?

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+2

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What is the rule for naming binary ionic compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by the name of the non-metal with 'ide'.

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

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They indicate the oxidation state of the metal cation.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion composed of two or more atoms that are covalently bonded.