Binary Ionic and Covalent Nomenclature

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What is a binary ionic compound?

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A binary ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of two different elements, one being a metal and the other a non-metal, that are held together by ionic bonds.

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What is covalent bonding?

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Covalent bonding is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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Identify the difference between ionic and covalent compounds.

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Ionic compounds are formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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The naming convention for binary ionic compounds involves naming the metal first followed by the non-metal with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the correct name for NaCl?

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Sodium chloride.

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How do you name covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds are named using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms, followed by the name of the first element and the second element with an '-ide' ending.

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What is the prefix for two in covalent nomenclature?

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Di-.

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What is the correct name for CO2?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is the charge of lithium ion (Li+)?

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+1.

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What is the correct name for TiO2?

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Titanium (IV) oxide.