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What sections should I know before attempting to learn this section?

—> Covalent, Ionic, and Metallic Bonds

—> Forming Ionic Compounds

—> Breaking Apart Ionic Compounds

How do you name ionic compounds?

For the ionic system of naming, it does not depend on how many of each element are in the compound. The key for the ionic system of naming is what the ion of each element is. The ions can be found on this periodic table. Any ionic compound should add up to a charge of zero unless otherwise stated.

Examples: Name the ionic compound using a regular periodic table. Don’t forget to use the ion periodic table if you need it.
VIDEO Ionic Naming Examples 1.

VIDEO Ionic Naming Demonstrated Example 1: Name the ionic compound using a regular periodic table. Don’t forget to use the ion periodic table if you need it.

BaF₂

Step 1:

What is the name for the symbol Ba?

Answer: Barium

Step 2:

What is the name for the symbol F?

Answer: Fluorine

Step 3:

How do you modify the ending of Fluorine?

Answer: Becomes fluoride

Step 4:

What is the complete chemical name?

COMPLETE ANSWER: Barium Fluoride

PRACTICE PROBLEMS: Name the ionic compound using a regular periodic table. Don’t forget to use the ion periodic table if you need it.