Naming Binary Compounds

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What is a binary compound?

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A binary compound is a chemical compound that consists of exactly two different elements.

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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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How do you determine the charge of a monatomic ion?

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The charge of a monatomic ion is determined by the number of valence electrons it has and whether it tends to lose or gain electrons to achieve a full outer shell.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in compound formation?

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Valence electrons are involved in chemical bonding; elements tend to lose, gain, or share these electrons to achieve stability.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl

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What is the formula for nitrogen trifluoride?

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NF3

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How do you write the formula for a compound containing a transition metal?

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You must indicate the oxidation state of the transition metal using Roman numerals in parentheses after the metal's name.

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What is the importance of balancing charges in ionic compounds?

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Balancing charges ensures that the total positive charge from cations equals the total negative charge from anions, resulting in a neutral compound.

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What is the formula for aluminum oxide?

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Al2O3

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What is the naming convention for covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds are named using 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.