Naming ions and ionic compounds | Chemistry | Khan Academy

Courses on Khan Academy are always 100% free. Start practicing—and saving your progress—now: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/c... Want to explore more? Check out the full Chemical bonding playlist here:    • Chemical bonding | 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. Sections: 00:00 - How ions form and compounds are named 00:12 - Group 1 alkali metals: Potassium 00:44 - Naming potassium ion 01:05 - Halogens and electron gain 01:36 - Naming chloride ion 02:12 - Forming ionic compound potassium chloride 02:34 - Naming conventions for ionic compounds 03:07 - Why potassium name remains unchanged ------------------ Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We offer quizzes, questions, instructional videos, and articles on a range of academic subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, physics, history, economics, finance, grammar, preschool learning, and more. We provide teachers with tools and data so they can help their students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets for success in school and beyond. Khan Academy has been translated into dozens of languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we would love your help! Donate or volunteer today! Donate here: https://www.khanacademy.org/donate?ut... Volunteer here: https://www.khanacademy.org/contribut...