Naming & Writing Chemical Formulas

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What is the name of the ionic compound Cr(NO2)3?

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Chromium III nitrite

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What is the correct name for the compound Cu3N2?

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Copper (II) nitride

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What is the chemical formula for zinc (I) fluoride?

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ZnF2

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True or False: Prefixes are used when naming ionic compounds to indicate subscripts.

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False

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What is the formula for manganese (III) oxide?

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Mn2O3

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds containing transition metals?

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Use the metal's oxidation state in Roman numerals in parentheses after the metal's name.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds in terms of naming?

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Ionic compounds use the metal's name followed by the non-metal's name with an '-ide' suffix, while covalent compounds use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms.

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

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By using the known charges of the other ions in the compound and balancing the overall charge.

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What is the naming convention for polyatomic ions in ionic compounds?

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Use the name of the polyatomic ion as is, without changing it.

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between aluminum and sulfate?

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Al2(SO4)3