ionic compounds

Question 1

write correct formulas for simple ionic compounds e.g. NaCl, CaBr2, MgO, CaCO3

Answer 1

To write formulas for ionic compounds:

Identify charges of ions.
Balance charges to make neutral compound.
Write cation first, then anion.

Question 2

Naming ionic compounds
Be able to write the name of an ionic compound if the formula is provided

Answer 2

e.g. NaCl is sodium chloride