Nomenclature Review (Don't Randomize) 2024

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What is the chemical formula for magnesium oxide?

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MgO

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What is the name of SeF₄?

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Selenium tetrafluoride

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What is the chemical formula of dinitrogen tetroxide?

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N₂O₄

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What is the name of KClO₄?

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Potassium perchlorate

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What is the chemical formula for carbon tetrachloride?

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CCl₄

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation (metal) is followed by the name of the anion (non-metal) with an '-ide' suffix, unless it is a polyatomic ion.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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

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How do you determine the charge of a transition metal in a compound?

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The charge can be determined by the overall charge of the compound and the known charges of the other ions present.

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What is the significance of the subscript in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a molecule.

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What is the difference between molecular and ionic compounds?

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Molecular compounds consist of molecules formed by covalent bonds, while ionic compounds consist of ions held together by ionic bonds.