Naming Ionic Compounds

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What is the naming convention for ionic compounds containing transition metals?

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Ionic compounds containing transition metals are named by indicating the oxidation state of the metal in Roman numerals in parentheses after the metal's name.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula FeCl₂?

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iron (II) chloride

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What is the correct molecular formula for barium hydroxide?

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Ba(OH)₂

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How do you name a compound formed from a metal and a nonmetal?

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The metal is named first, followed by the nonmetal with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the name of Na₂(SO₄)?

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Sodium sulfate

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What is the name of the compound LiBr?

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lithium bromide

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What is the correct name for the chemical formula Ca(NO₂)₂?

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calcium nitrite

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What is the significance of the subscript in a chemical formula?

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The subscript indicates the number of atoms of the element in the compound.

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

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The oxidation state can be determined by the charge of the anion and the overall charge of the compound.

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What is the general rule for naming polyatomic ions?

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Polyatomic ions are named based on their composition, often ending in '-ate' or '-ite' depending on the number of oxygen atoms.