Ionic/Molecular compounds

Front

What is the correct name of the compound CaCl2?

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Calcium Chloride

Front

When naming ionic compounds, which ion is named first?

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The cation is named first.

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What type of compounds contain only two elements?

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Binary compounds.

Front

What suffix do all binary compounds end with?

Back

-ide

Front

What must be used to separate the name from the subscript when writing the chemical formula of a compound with more than one polyatomic ion?

Back

Parenthesis.

Front

What is the charge of a calcium ion (Ca)?

Back

+2

Front

What is the formula for sodium chloride?

Back

NaCl

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion composed of two or more atoms.

Front

What is the correct name for NH4Cl?

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Ammonium Chloride

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What is the difference between ionic and molecular compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed from the electrostatic attraction between ions, while molecular compounds are formed from covalent bonds between atoms.