Ionic & Covalent Compounds, Names, Formulas

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What is the chemical formula for disulfur decafluoride?

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S₂F₁₀

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What is the charge on a Hydrogen ion?

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+1

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What is the chemical formula for Tetrasulfur pentoxide?

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S₄O₅

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An atom with 3 valence electrons 'wants' a full shell, so it can either gain 5 or lose 3. Which is more likely to occur?

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Lose 3

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Valence electrons are found

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in the outermost energy levels of an atom.

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What are ionic compounds?

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Compounds formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of ions.

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What are covalent compounds?

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Compounds formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is the chemical formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl