Naming Compounds

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What is the formula for magnesium chloride?

Back

MgCl₂

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What is the formula for manganese (IV) sulfide?

Back

MnS₂

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What is the formula for copper(I) sulfate?

Back

Cu₂SO₄

Front

What is the name for the compound CaCO₃?

Back

Calcium carbonate

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What is the name of the compound LiOH?

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Lithium hydroxide

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are named by combining the name of the cation (positive ion) followed by the name of the anion (negative ion).

Front

What is the difference between a monatomic ion and a polyatomic ion?

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A monatomic ion consists of a single atom with a positive or negative charge, while a polyatomic ion consists of two or more atoms bonded together that carry a charge.

Front

What is the formula for sodium sulfate?

Back

Na₂SO₄

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What is the name of the compound NH₄Cl?

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Ammonium chloride

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What is the formula for potassium phosphate?

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K₃PO₄