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Chapter 9, Chemical Names and Formulas: vocab and key ideas

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What are monatomic ions?   ions that consist of a single atom with a positive or negative charge (resulting from the loss or gain of oneor more electrons)  
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All the Group 1A ions have a +_ charge. (fill in the blank)   1  
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When the metals in Groups 1A, 2A, and 3A lose electrons, they form what?   cations with positive charges equal to their group number.  
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What is the charge of a nonmetallic ion?   negative  
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The charge of any ion of a Group A nonmetal is determined by what?   subtracting 8 from the group number  
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What is a binary compound composed of?   two elements  
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How do you write a formula for a binary compound?   write the sysmbol of the cation and anoion, then add subscripts as needed to balance the charges.  
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How do you name a binary ionic compound?   place the cation name first followed by the anion name.  
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Unlike a monatomic ion, a polyatomic ion is composed of what?   more than one atom.  
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What is a binary compound?   a compound composed of two elements.  
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What is an acid?   a compound that contains one or more hydrogen atoms and produces hydrogen ions when dissolved in water.  
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What is a base?   an ionic compound that produces hydroxide ions when dissolved in water.  
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What does the law of definite proportions state?   in sample of any chemical compound, the masses of the elements are always in the same proportions.  
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