Names and Formulas

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What is the name of the ionic compound CaCO3?

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calcium carbonate

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What is the molecular formula for barium hydroxide?

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Ba(OH)2

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What is the formula for barium phosphide?

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Ba3P2

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What is the name of the compound CO2?

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carbon dioxide

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Is this a correct dot diagram for neon (Ne)?

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false

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What is the general formula for a binary ionic compound?

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The formula is typically written as the cation followed by the anion, e.g., AB.

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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 difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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

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What is the name of the compound with the formula NaCl?

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sodium chloride

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What is the formula for aluminum sulfate?

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Al2(SO4)3