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Each of the following pairs of elements will react to form an ionic compound. Write the formulas and name these compounds: (a) barium and oxygen, (b) calcium and phosphorus, (c) aluminum and sulfur, (d) lithium and nitrogen.

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QUESTION:

Each of the following pairs of elements will react to form an ionic compound. Write the formulas and name these compounds: (a) barium and oxygen, (b) calcium and phosphorus, (c) aluminum and sulfur, (d) lithium and nitrogen.

ANSWER:

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Here we have to write the formula and name of the ionic compounds.

 

(a) barium and oxygen

The charge of Ba is  and the charge of O is  . In order to form an ionic compound the charges should be equal and opposite. Therefore we need  and  for a balanced chemical reaction to form  

Thus the formula of the compound is  and name is barium oxide.

 

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