Naming Compounds: Basic Ionic and Covalent Naming

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What is the chemical formula for Tetrasulfur pentoxide?

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S₄O₅

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What is the name of N₂O₃?

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Dinitrogen trioxide

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What is the chemical formula for Nitrogen triiodide?

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NI₃

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What elements generally make a covalent bond?

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2 or more nonmetals

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When naming a compound, what must the last part be?

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The element with 'ide' at the end, unless it's a polyatomic ion.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds form between metals and nonmetals through the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds form between nonmetals through the sharing of electrons.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A charged species composed of two or more atoms covalently bonded.

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How do you name a covalent compound?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and end with the name of the second element with 'ide'.

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What prefix is used for 4 in covalent compound naming?

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Tetra-

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What prefix is used for 5 in covalent compound naming?

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Penta-