Chemical Nomenclature

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What is chemical nomenclature?

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Chemical nomenclature is a set of rules used for naming chemical compounds and substances.

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What is the correct name for AlI3?

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aluminum iodide

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What is the formula for aluminum hydroxide?

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Al(OH)3

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What is the name of the ion BrO3-?

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Bromate

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What is the correct formula for scandium (III) phosphide?

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ScP

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What is the correct name for MgF2?

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magnesium fluoride

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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 nonmetals, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between nonmetals.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the formula for the sulfate ion?

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SO4^2-

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What is the naming convention for transition metals?

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Transition metals can have multiple oxidation states, so their charge is indicated in parentheses in Roman numerals after the metal name.