To learn how to write a name for a binary ionic compound. To learn how to wrtie a molecular formula for a binary ionic compound when given the systematic name. To learn how to name a binary ionic compound that includes a transition metal.
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Binary Ionic Compound: "An ionic compoud containing only one type of cation and one type of anion. The compound may contain more than two ions but all the cations (usually a metal) are identical and all the anions (usually a nonmetal) are identical." G-2
So basically a nonmetal and a metal (for the most part) making a compound.
Nomenclature: another word for name
http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/nomenclature/vary_charge.htm, July 23rd, 2010
This video goes through the naming of binary ionic compounds when given the name of the compound and finding the compound.
This video goes through the way to find the name when given the compound.