Naming Compounds - Ionic and Covalent

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What is the naming convention for covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds are named using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element present in the compound. For example, CO2 is named carbon dioxide.

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What is the name of the compound N2O5?

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dinitrogen pentaoxide

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What is the formula for ammonium sulfide?

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(NH4)2S

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How do you name ionic compounds containing transition metals?

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Ionic compounds with transition metals are named by stating the name of the metal followed by its oxidation state in Roman numerals in parentheses, and then the name of the non-metal with its ending changed to '-ide' or the name of the polyatomic ion.

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What is the name of the compound SF6?

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sulfur hexafluoride

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What is the formula for tin(II) phosphite?

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Sn3(PO3)2

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What is the name of the compound AgNO3?

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silver nitrate

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What prefix is used to indicate 4 atoms in a covalent compound?

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tetra-

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What is the name of the compound with the formula PCl5?

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phosphorus pentachloride