Ionic and Covalent Nomenclature

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What is the name of the compound with the formula NI3?

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nitrogen triiodide

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What is the chemical formula for phosphorous trichloride?

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PCl3

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What is the correct formula for the compound sulfur hexafluoride?

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SF6

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What is the name of the compound with the formula CaCl2?

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calcium chloride

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What is the correct formula for dinitrogen pentoxide?

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N2O5

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Define ionic compound.

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A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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Define covalent compound.

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A compound formed when two or more atoms share electrons.

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What is the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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Name the cation first followed by the anion, changing the anion's ending to '-ide.'

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What is the naming convention for binary covalent compounds?

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Use prefixes to denote the number of atoms and change the ending of the second element to '-ide.'

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What is the prefix for 'two' in covalent nomenclature?

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di-