Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds & Balancing Equations

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What is the chemical formula for tetraphosphorus heptaoxide?

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P₄O₇

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How is the covalent compound N₂O₅ named?

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Dinitrogen pentoxide.

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Name the covalent compound CF₄.

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Carbon tetrafluoride.

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How do Al³⁺ and O²⁻ bond together?

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Al₂O₃.

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Balance the equation: __H₂ + __S --> __H₂S.

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1,1 --> 1

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by the name of the non-metal with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl.

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How do you determine the number of atoms in a compound from its formula?

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Count the subscripts in the formula; if no subscript is present, it is assumed to be 1.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula CO₂?

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Carbon dioxide.