Formulas and Naming

Front

What is the name of the ionic compound BeCl₂?

Back

beryllium chloride

Front

What is the name of the compound Ca(NO₃)₂?

Back

calcium nitrate

Front

What is the formula for sodium sulfate?

Back

Na₂SO₄

Front

In naming ionic compounds, which ion is named first?

Back

The cation is named first.

Front

What type of bond is present in SO₂?

Back

covalent bond

Front

What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

Back

The cation is named first followed by the anion.

Front

How do you determine the charge of a cation in an ionic compound?

Back

The charge of a cation is determined by its group number in the periodic table.

Front

What is the formula for calcium phosphate?

Back

Ca₃(PO₄)₂

Front

What is the name of the ionic compound NaCl?

Back

sodium chloride

Front

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.