Naming & Writing Chemical Formulas

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What is the name of the compound N2O3?

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Dinitrogen trioxide.

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What is the name of the ionic compound BeCl2?

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Beryllium chloride.

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What is the chemical formula for tetrasulfur pentoxide?

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S4O5.

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What is the chemical formula for tin (IV) oxide?

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SnO2.

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True or False: When naming ionic compounds, use prefixes to indicate subscripts.

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False.

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What is the general rule for naming binary ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation (metal) is followed by the name of the anion (non-metal) with its ending changed to '-ide.'

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What is the difference between molecular and ionic compounds?

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Molecular compounds consist of molecules formed by covalent bonds, while ionic compounds consist of ions held together by ionic bonds.

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What prefix is used to indicate 4 in chemical nomenclature?

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Tetra-.

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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CO2.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula P2O5?

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Diphosphorus pentoxide.