IPC - Nomenclature Review

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What is the formula for iron (II) bromide?

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FeBr₂

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What do Roman numerals in binary ionic compounds represent?

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The charge of the cation

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What type of ions are needed to make an ionic compound?

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A cation and an anion

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Identify the binary molecular compound from the following: MgO, NaCl, CCl, K₂O.

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CCl

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What is the formula for diphosphorus pentoxide?

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P₂O₅

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds form from the transfer of electrons, while covalent compounds form from the sharing of electrons.

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What is the significance of prefixes in covalent compounds?

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Prefixes indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound.

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What is the crisscross method in ionic compound nomenclature?

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A method used to determine the formula of an ionic compound by crisscrossing the charges of the ions.