This document discusses writing formulas for ionic compounds and naming ionic compounds and oxyanions. It provides rules for determining the formula unit of ionic compounds based on the ratio of ions present. Cation symbols are always written first, followed by anion symbols. Subscripts indicate the number of each ion. Polyatomic ions act as individual units in formulas. Oxyanions contain nonmetals bonded to oxygen. Five rules are provided for naming ionic compounds based on cation and anion names and oxidation states.