Ionic and Covalent Naming

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding. They typically consist of metals and nonmetals.

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Give an example of an ionic compound.

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Sodium chloride (NaCl) is an example of an ionic compound.

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What is the formula for trinitrogen octahydride?

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The formula for trinitrogen octahydride is N3H8.

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What is the IUPAC name for the compound P2S3?

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The IUPAC name for P2S3 is Diphosphorus trisulfide.

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What is the name for the compound Li3PO4?

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The name for Li3PO4 is Lithium phosphate.

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What types of elements make up covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds are made up of nonmetals.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the significance of the prefixes in covalent compound naming?

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Prefixes in covalent compound naming indicate the number of atoms of each element present in the compound.

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What is the IUPAC naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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The IUPAC naming convention for binary ionic compounds involves naming the cation first followed by the anion, with the anion's name modified to end in '-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 can be determined by its position in the periodic table; metals typically lose electrons to form positive ions, while nonmetals gain electrons to form negative ions.