Ionic Formula Writing and Naming: Binary

Have you ever learned another language? Learning how to name chemical compounds has similarities to learning a new language. Once you learn a few of the basic concepts or vocabulary, this new language becomes easier. In this topic, you will learn how to name salts. A salt is a compound composed of a cation and an anion. You might think of salt as that white, crystalline substance that is used to season food. Common table salt is composed of a cation and an anion, but there are hundreds of other substances that are placed under the category of salt.

Essential Question

• How are binary compounds formed and named?