Naming & Writing Chemical Formulas

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What is the order of ions when writing the formula for ionic compounds?

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Cation (+ ion) is written first, followed by the anion (- ion).

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What is the chemical formula for calcium oxide?

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CaO

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Ionic compounds typically form between which types of elements?

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A metal and a nonmetal.

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What is the chemical formula for Tetrasulfur pentoxide?

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S₄O₅

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When naming ionic compounds, do you use prefixes to indicate subscripts?

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False.

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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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 sodium chloride?

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NaCl.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds form from the transfer of electrons between metals and nonmetals, while covalent compounds form from the sharing of electrons between nonmetals.