Naming Compounds

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What is the name for SiCl4?

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silicon tetrachloride

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Name the compound, LiCl

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lithium chloride

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Name the ionic compound, FeBr3

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Iron (III) bromide

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What is the correct name for the compound with the formula (NH4)3PO4?

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Ammonium Phosphate

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What is the name of the compound P4S10?

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tetraphosphorous decasulfide

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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 ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between metals and non-metals, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between non-metals.

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What is the naming convention for molecular compounds?

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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 name of the compound N2O5?

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dinitrogen pentoxide

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in naming transition metal compounds?

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Roman numerals indicate the oxidation state of the metal in the compound.