Naming and Understanding Ionic Compounds

Dr. B explains how to name the ternary ionic compound Ca(ClO3)2. The video covers identifying the compound type using the periodic table, naming the compound by referencing calcium and the polyatomic ion chlorate, and understanding the concept of formula units and Lewis structures. The video concludes with a suggestion to visit the Naminator website for more practice.

What is the main focus of the video by Dr. B?

• Balancing chemical reactions

• Understanding atomic structure

• Naming ternary ionic compounds

• Writing chemical equations

What type of compound is Ca(ClO3)2?

• Ternary ionic compound

• Metallic compound

• Binary ionic compound

• Covalent compound

Which element in Ca(ClO3)2 is a metal?

• Chlorine

• Oxygen

• Calcium

• Carbon

What is the name of the polyatomic ion ClO3?

• Perchlorate

• Chloride

• Chlorate

• Chlorite

How is the name of calcium derived in the compound Ca(ClO3)2?

• From a common ion table

• From a chemical formula

• From a molecular structure

• From the periodic table

What does the term 'formula unit' refer to in the context of Ca(ClO3)2?

• The simplest ratio of ions

• A single atom

• A covalent bond

• A single molecule

What is the typical structure of calcium chlorate?

• A single molecule

• A crystal consisting of many formula units

• A gaseous state

• A liquid solution

Where can you find more practice on naming and writing formulas?

• Naminator website

• Periodic table

• Chemical equations book

• Periodic trends chart