Nomenclature

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What is the systematic name for SnO₂?

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tin(IV) oxide

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What is the common name for H₂O?

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Dihydrogen Monoxide

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What is the systematic name for C₃O₈?

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Tricarbon Octoxide

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What is the systematic name for P₂O₅?

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Diphosphorous pentoxide

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Which element is considered a transition metal?

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iron

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What is the general rule for naming binary ionic compounds?

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The cation is named first, followed by the anion with its name modified to end in '-ide'.

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What is the oxidation state of tin in tin(IV) oxide?

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+4

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What is the significance of the prefix 'di-' in chemical nomenclature?

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It indicates that there are two atoms of the element in the compound.

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How do you determine the number of oxygen atoms in a compound like P₂O₅?

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The subscript indicates the number of atoms; here, there are five oxygen atoms.

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What is the difference between a molecular compound and an ionic compound?

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Molecular compounds consist of molecules formed by covalent bonds, while ionic compounds consist of ions held together by ionic bonds.