Balancing Charges on Ions

Formula of an Ionic CompoundBalancing Charges on Ions IntroductionAtoms of different elements combine with one another to form compounds. The empirical formula of an ionic compound indicates the kinds of atoms that are present in the compound as well as the relative number (ratio) of each kind of atom. Let’s investigate how the formula of an ionic compound can be determined. Concepts•Ionic compounds             •Empirical formula•Polyatomic ions              ...

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Naming Ioning Compounds

Nomenclature of Compounds Introduction Naming Ionic CompoundsAn ion is a single atom or a group of atoms with a net charge.  A positively charged ion is called a cation.  A negatively charged ion is called an anion.  An ion occurs when the total numbers of electrons and protons are not equal.  For example, a neutral magnesium...

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