G7 Naming Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What is the name of the compound BaBr₂?

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Barium bromide

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What is the name of the compound MgF₂?

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Magnesium fluoride

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What is the name of the ternary ionic compound Al₂(SO₃)₃?

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Aluminum sulfite

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What is the chemical formula for phosphorus trichloride?

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PCl₃

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What is the name of the compound KCl?

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Potassium chloride

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Define ionic bond.

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An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

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Define covalent bond.

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is a ternary ionic compound?

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A ternary ionic compound is a compound that contains three different elements, typically including at least one metal and one polyatomic ion.

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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 significance of prefixes in naming covalent compounds?

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Prefixes indicate the number of atoms of each element in a covalent compound.