Ionic Nomenclature

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What is ionic nomenclature?

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Ionic nomenclature is the system used to name ionic compounds based on the elements involved and their oxidation states.

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What is the oxidation state of iron in FeCl3?

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The oxidation state of iron in FeCl3 is +3.

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How do you name a compound with a metal that can have multiple oxidation states?

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You indicate the oxidation state of the metal in parentheses using Roman numerals, e.g., iron(III) chloride for FeCl3.

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What is the name of SnSe2?

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The name of SnSe2 is Tin (IV) Selenide.

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What is the formula for magnesium fluoride?

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The formula for magnesium fluoride is MgF2.

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How do you determine the name of Cr(NO2)3?

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You identify the oxidation state of chromium as +3, leading to the name chromium(III) nitrite.

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What is the oxidation state of copper in Cu2CO3?

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The oxidation state of copper in Cu2CO3 is +1.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the name of the compound MgF2?

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The name of the compound MgF2 is magnesium fluoride.

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What does the prefix 'di-' indicate in chemical nomenclature?

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The prefix 'di-' indicates that there are two atoms of a particular element in the compound.