Ionic Naming
The formula name of NaCl
sodium chloride
The formula for potassium chloride
KCl
a cation has what type of charge?
positive
how many total atoms are in the compound NaCl?
2
The formula name of CaCl2
calcium chloride
The formula for magnesium fluoride
MgF2
an anion has what type of charge?
negative
How many total atoms are in the compound Al2O3?
5
The formula name of AlN
aluminum nitride
The formula for calcium sulfide
CaS
an ionic bond is formed between a ______________ and a _______________.
metal, nonmetal
cation, anion
magnesium forms a (cation/anion), because it (gains/loses) 2 valence electrons
cation, loses
How many chlorine atoms are in the compound 3MgCl2?
6
The formula name of B2O3
boron oxide
The formula for aluminum bromide
AlBr3
How many sodium atoms are in the compound 2(NaBr)5?
10
The formula name of Ca(OH)2
Hint: Use your ion charge sheet
The formula for aluminum oxide
Al2O3
How many total atoms are in the compound 3(MgCl2)2?
18