Naming Ionic Compounds
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Objective
I can name ionic compounds by identifying the cation and anion and using the correct nomenclature rules.
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Practice
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Define what a cation and anion are, and provide an example of each from the periodic table.
Explain the significance of the charges of ions when forming ionic compounds. How do these charges influence the naming of the compound?
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Exit ticket
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“Write the name of the ionic compound formed from lithium (Li) and fluorine (F). Explain the steps you took to determine the name. Write the name of the ionic compound formed from barium (Ba) and iodine (I). Explain the steps you took to determine the name. ”
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