Chemical Names & Formulas

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What is the name of the ionic compound BeCl₂?

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Beryllium chloride

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What is the chemical formula for chlorine dioxide?

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ClO₂

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What is the formula for Hexaboron Monosilicide?

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B₆Si

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Is Sr₃P₂ an ionic or covalent compound?

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Ionic

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What is the formula for the compound formed by Al⁺³ and Cl^-?

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AlCl₃

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation (metal) is followed by the name of the anion (non-metal) with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between metals and non-metals, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between non-metals.

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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Combine the cation and anion in a ratio that results in a neutral charge.

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What is the significance of the oxidation state in naming compounds?

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The oxidation state indicates the charge of an atom in a compound and helps in determining the correct formula and name.

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What is the formula for a compound containing two elements, one of which is oxygen, typically ending in '-ate'?

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The compound is usually a polyatomic ion, such as sulfate (SO₄^2-) or nitrate (NO₃^-), and the formula reflects the number of each atom.