Naming Compounds - Ionic and Covalent

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What is the name of the compound SF6?

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sulfur hexafluoride

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What is the suffix used when naming the second element in a binary compound?

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-ide.

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What is the name of the compound (NH4)2S?

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ammonium sulfide

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What is the chemical formula for carbon monoxide?

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CO

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

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copper(II) nitrate

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation (positive ion) is followed by the name of the anion (negative ion).

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How do you name a covalent compound with two nonmetals?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element, followed by the name of the first element and the second element with an -ide ending.

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What is the prefix for 3 in chemical nomenclature?

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tri-

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What is the prefix for 5 in chemical nomenclature?

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penta-

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What is the name of the compound PCl5?

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phosphorus pentachloride