Nomenclature

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What is nomenclature in chemistry?

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Nomenclature in chemistry refers to the systematic naming of chemical compounds and the rules governing these names.

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What is the name for the compound C3O8?

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Tricarbon Octoxide.

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What is the name for the compound CaF2?

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Calcium fluoride.

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What is the name for the compound CCl4?

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Carbon tetrachloride.

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What is the name for the compound Zn3P2?

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Zinc phosphide.

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What is the name for the NO3- ion?

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Nitrate ion.

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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 between atoms, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged species composed of two or more atoms covalently bonded together.

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What is the significance of the Roman numeral in compound names?

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The Roman numeral indicates the oxidation state of the metal in the compound.

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What is the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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