Chemistry Compound Naming

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What is the correct name for CCl4?

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carbon tetrachloride

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What type of compound is KNO3?

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polyatomic ionic

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What is the name of NH4Cl?

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ammonium chloride

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What is the difference between the polyatomic ion suffixes -ate and -ite?

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The sulfate ion has 1 more oxygen atom than the sulfite ion.

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What is the name of N2O?

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Nitrogen Oxide

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Define a covalent compound.

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A compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together, that carries a charge.

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What is the naming convention for binary 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 formula for ammonium sulfate?

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(NH4)2SO4

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What is the significance of the prefix 'di-' in chemical nomenclature?

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It indicates that there are two atoms of the element in the compound.