Naming Chemical 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 of the ionic compound NaF?

Back

sodium fluoride

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What is the name for the ion O²⁻?

Back

Oxide anion

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What is the formula for zinc sulfate?

Back

ZnSO₄

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What is the name of the ionic compound CaCO₃?

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calcium carbonate

Front

What is the general rule for naming binary ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation is followed by the name of the anion.

Front

How do you name a compound formed from a metal and a non-metal?

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The metal retains its name, and the non-metal's name is modified to end in '-ide.'

Front

What is the name of the compound KCl?

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potassium chloride

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What is the formula for ammonium sulfate?

Back

(NH₄)₂SO₄

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What is the name for the ion SO₄²⁻?

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sulfate anion