Naming Compounds

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What is the formula for barium sulfide?

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BaS

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What is the name of N2O3?

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Dinitrogen trioxide

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What is the name for Hg2S?

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Mercury (I) sulfide

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What is the name of Al(NO3)3?

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Aluminum Nitrate

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What is the formula for Calcium Chlorate?

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Ca(ClO3)2

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation (positive ion) is followed by the name of the anion (negative ion).

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How do you determine the charge of a transition metal in a compound?

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The charge can be determined by the overall charge of the compound and the charges of the other ions present.

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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 between metals and nonmetals, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between nonmetals.

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What is the naming convention for binary molecular compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element, followed by the name of the first element and the name of the second element with an 'ide' suffix.

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What is the formula for ammonium sulfate?

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(NH4)2SO4