Naming Chemical Compounds

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What is the formula for manganese (IV) sulfide?

Back

MnS₂

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What is the formula for copper(I) sulfate?

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Cu₂SO₄

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Name the ionic compound BeCl₂.

Back

beryllium chloride

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What is the name of the compound MgF₂?

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magnesium fluoride

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What is the chemical formula for sodium phosphate?

Back

Na₃PO₄

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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' for simple ions.

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How do you determine the charge of a transition metal in a compound?

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The charge can be determined by the overall charge of the compound and the known charges of the other ions present.

Front

What is the formula for aluminum oxide?

Back

Al₂O₃

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What is the name of the compound with the formula KBr?

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potassium bromide

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What is the formula for iron(III) chloride?

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FeCl₃