Naming ions and ionic compounds | Atoms, compounds, and ions | Chemistry | Khan Academy

Ionic compounds are neutral compounds made up of positively charged ions called cations and negatively charged ions called anions. For binary ionic compounds (ionic compounds that contain only two types of elements), the compounds are named by writing the name of the cation first followed by the name of the anion. For example, KCl, an ionic compound that contains K⁺ and Cl⁻ ions, is named potassium chloride.

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[eliviel]

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[lather]

I have a basic understanding of chemistry so I get most of what you're saying, but I've been watching the videos in order and you keep referring to stuff you haven't mentioned yet. Like 'outer shell' and groups in the period table.

[xmr_games]

Omg 160 k people watched the vid and there is only 2 comments

[anamare]

Still dont understand What was the +1 and -1 for.. please answer me😧

[jacktavius]

*light dawns on kids face as his eyes widen and equations of chemistry can be seen within the pupil*
*then you look at me* Well, I'm less confused than before. *raises fists to face level and shakes them* THANK YOU
(sorry, I'm a geek)

[zehenglai]

why is it only chlorine that gets called "chloride" and not potassium?

[ishacorner]

It’s too hard to watch videos like this especially related to education huh

[djlloss]

I'm just watching these on my own. This is wonderful stuff.

[Moh-iisf]

Hi why the Cl has -1 charge please explaine?

[fpschannel]

🟥 *_Summarised by GPT-4_*

(1) *Ions* : Atoms can lose or gain electrons to achieve a more stable electron configuration. 
When they do this, they become charged particles called ions.
- *Cations* : Atoms that lose electrons become positively charged and are called cations.
- *Anions* : Atoms that gain electrons become negatively charged and are called anions.

(2) *Formation of Ionic Compounds* : Ions with opposite charges are attracted to each other. They come together to form neutral compounds known as ionic compounds.

(3) *Naming Ionic Compounds* : The naming convention for ionic compounds involves writing the name of the cation (positive ion) first, followed by the name of the anion (negative ion). For instance:
- *Potassium (K)* : An element from the alkali metals group (group one of the periodic table) tends to lose one electron and become a cation. When ionised, it's referred to as a "potassium ion" or "potassium cation".
- *Chlorine (Cl)* : An element from the halides group tends to gain one electron and become an anion. When ionised, instead of being called "chlorine anion", it's named "chloride".
- *Potassium Chloride (KCl)* : When potassium (a cation) and chloride (an anion) come together, they form an ionic compound named "potassium chloride".

[strawberryrhubarbpie]

where is the next video that goes with this

[rabbirubayet]

Why you wrote the name in lowercase? Is it included to naming?