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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. They typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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A cation has a positive charge, formed when a metal loses one or more electrons.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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An anion has a negative charge, formed when a nonmetal gains one or more electrons.

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What is the formula for lead(IV) sulfide?

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The formula is PbS₂.

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What is the formula for silver fluoride?

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The formula is AgF.

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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The formula is determined by balancing the total positive and negative charges of the ions.

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What is the formula for chromium(III) oxide?

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The formula is Cr₂O₃.

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What is the name of the compound NH₄F?

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The name is Ammonium fluoride.

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What is the significance of the Roman numeral in lead(IV) sulfide?

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The Roman numeral indicates the oxidation state of the lead ion, which is +4 in this case.

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What type of bond forms between Cr³⁺ and O²⁻?

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An ionic bond forms between Cr³⁺ and O²⁻.