Naming compounds

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What is the name for the compound LiOH?

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lithium hydroxide

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What is the name for the compound NaH?

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sodium hydride

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What is the formula for barium sulfide?

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BaS

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What is the name for K2O?

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potassium oxide

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What is the formula for Disilicon Heptasulfide?

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Si2S7

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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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How do you determine the charge of a monatomic ion?

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The charge of a monatomic ion is determined by its position in the periodic table; for example, alkali metals have a +1 charge, alkaline earth metals have a +2 charge, and halogens have a -1 charge.

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What is the naming convention for covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds are named using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element, followed by the name of the first element and the second element with an '-ide' ending.

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What is the formula for sodium sulfate?

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Na2SO4

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What is the name for the compound with the formula NH4Cl?

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ammonium chloride