Polyatomic bonding +

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What do Roman numerals indicate when naming ionic compounds with transition metals?

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The charge of the metal.

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What is the name of the compound FeCl₂?

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Iron (II) chloride.

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What type of elements make up an ionic compound?

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Metal and Nonmetal.

Front

What is the formula for the polyatomic ion ammonium?

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NH₄⁺.

Front

What is the formula for phosphite?

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PO₃³⁻.

Front

What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion composed of two or more atoms.

Front

Give an example of a common polyatomic ion.

Back

Sulfate (SO₄²⁻).

Front

What is the charge of the nitrate ion?

Back

NO₃⁻.

Front

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

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By using the Roman numeral in the compound's name.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.