Compound Naming and Formulas

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What is the formula for the ionic compound Magnesium Chloride?

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MgCl₂

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What is the formula for the ionic compound Aluminum Oxide?

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Al₂O₃

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Is the formula P₂O₃ an ionic or covalent compound?

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Covalent

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What is the name for the formula SO₃?

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Sulfur trioxide

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What is the formula for the covalent compound diphosphorus trioxide?

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P₂O₃

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What distinguishes ionic compounds from covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

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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), with the anion's name typically ending in '-ide'.

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What is the significance of subscripts in chemical formulas?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.

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What is the formula for the ionic compound Sodium Chloride?

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NaCl

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What is the name for the covalent compound N₂O₄?

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Dinitrogen tetroxide