Naming compounds

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

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Barium oxide

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What is the formula for barium sulfide?

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BaS

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What is the correct molecular formula for barium hydroxide?

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Ba(OH)₂

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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 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 (positive ion) is followed by the name of the anion (negative ion).

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How do you determine the charge of a barium ion?

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Barium typically forms a +2 charge as it is an alkaline earth metal.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.

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What is the naming convention for molecular compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element, and the second element's name is modified to end in '-ide.'

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What is the formula for sodium hydroxide?

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NaOH