Naming Ionic & Covalent Compounds

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What is the formula for Dicarbon Pentachloride?

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C2Cl5

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What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

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2 Nonmetals

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What is the formula when Ca ions and Br ions bond?

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CaBr2

Front

Which combination requires Roman numerals in the name?

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nickel + oxygen

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What is the formula for copper (I) phosphide?

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Cu3P

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Define ionic compound.

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A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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Define covalent compound.

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A compound formed when two nonmetals share electrons.

Front

What is the significance of Roman numerals in naming compounds?

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They indicate the oxidation state of the metal in the compound.

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How do you determine the formula for a compound formed from a metal and a nonmetal?

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Use the charges of the ions to balance them to zero.

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What is the difference between a molecular formula and an empirical formula?

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A molecular formula shows the actual number of atoms, while an empirical formula shows the simplest ratio.