Nomenclature Binary, Type I & II

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What is the name of the compound PdO₂?

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palladium (IV) oxide

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How is the charge of a transition metal ion indicated in its name?

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By a Roman numeral following the name

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What defines a binary compound?

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A compound consisting of two elements

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What is the formula for iron (III) chloride?

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FeCl₃

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What is the name of the compound PbF₄?

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lead (IV) fluoride

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What is the general rule for naming Type I binary ionic compounds?

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

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What is the difference between Type I and Type II binary compounds?

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Type I compounds contain metals that only have one oxidation state, while Type II compounds contain metals that can have multiple oxidation states.

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What is the name of the compound CuCl₂?

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copper (II) chloride

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What is the significance of the Roman numeral in the name of a Type II compound?

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It indicates the oxidation state of the metal cation.

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What is the formula for silver (I) sulfide?

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Ag₂S