This video tutorial covers the naming and formula deduction of ionic compounds, focusing on both monotonic and polyatomic ions. It explains the crisscross method for balancing charges and provides examples with sodium nitrate and magnesium hydroxide. The tutorial also includes a practice problem with potassium sulfate and discusses the importance of specifying valency for transition metals, using copper chloride as an example.

What is the main difference between monotonic and polyatomic ions?

• Monotonic ions are made of multiple atoms, while polyatomic ions are made of one atom.

• Both monotonic and polyatomic ions are made of one atom.

• Monotonic ions are made of one atom, while polyatomic ions are made of multiple atoms.

• Both monotonic and polyatomic ions are made of multiple atoms.

Which of the following is a correct formula for magnesium hydroxide?

• Mg(OH)2

• Mg2OH

• MgO2H

• MgOH2

What is the correct name for the compound with the formula NaNO3?

• Sodium nitride

• Sodium nitrite

• Sodium nitrogen

• Sodium nitrate

How many potassium ions are needed to balance the charge of a sulfate ion in a compound?

• Four

• Two

• One

• Three

When naming a compound with a transition metal, how is the metal's valency indicated?

• Using letters in curly brackets

• Using numbers in angle brackets

• Using Roman numerals in round brackets

• Using Arabic numerals in square brackets