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Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Brown - Chemistry: The Central Science 14th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 72j

Name the following ionic compounds: (j) Ag2Cr2O7.

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Step 1: Identify the cation and the anion in the compound. In Ag2Cr2O7, Ag is the cation and Cr2O7 is the anion.
Step 2: Name the cation first. The cation Ag is silver.
Step 3: Name the anion. The anion Cr2O7 is dichromate.
Step 4: Combine the names of the cation and anion. In this case, the name of the compound is Silver Dichromate.

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Ionic Compounds

Ionic compounds are formed when atoms transfer electrons, resulting in the formation of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions. These oppositely charged ions attract each other, creating a stable compound. Understanding the nature of ionic bonds is essential for naming and writing formulas for these compounds.
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Polyatomic Ions

Polyatomic ions are ions composed of two or more atoms that are covalently bonded and carry a net charge. Common examples include sulfate (SO4^2-) and chromate (CrO4^2-). Recognizing polyatomic ions and their charges is vital for correctly naming compounds that contain them, such as Ag2Cr2O7, which includes the dichromate ion (Cr2O7^2-).
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