Naming compounds

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What is the name of the compound K2O?

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potassium oxide

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What is the formula for iron (II) carbonate?

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FeCO3

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What is the name for PBr2?

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phosphorus dibromide

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What is the name of the ionic compound CaCO3?

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calcium carbonate

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What is the correct molecular formula for barium hydroxide?

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Ba(OH)2

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Define ionic compound.

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A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

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What is a molecular formula?

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A chemical formula that shows the number and types of atoms in a molecule.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

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What is the significance of the Roman numeral in iron (II) carbonate?

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It indicates the oxidation state of the iron ion, which is +2 in this case.

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How do you name a binary compound?

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Name the first element, then the second element with an '-ide' suffix.