Ionic Compounds (Binary with Transition Metals)

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What is the name for Fe2O3?

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iron (III) oxide

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How do Cr3+ and O2- bond together?

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Cr2O3

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What is the oxidation number for copper in Cu2S?

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+1

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What is the formula for copper (II) chloride?

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CuCl2

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What is the name of FeCl2?

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iron (II) chloride

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What is the general formula for a binary ionic compound?

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The general formula is AB, where A is a cation and B is an anion.

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What is the significance of oxidation states in transition metals?

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Oxidation states indicate the charge of the metal ion and help in determining the formula of the compound.

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How do you determine the oxidation state of an element in a compound?

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Use the known oxidation states of other elements in the compound and the overall charge of the compound.

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What is the naming convention for transition metal compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by its oxidation state in Roman numerals in parentheses.

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What is the formula for iron (III) sulfate?

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Fe2(SO4)3