Nomenclature Flashcard II

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What type of compound is formed when two nonmetals bond together?

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Covalent compound.

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What is the chemical formula for carbon tetrachloride?

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CCl₄.

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What is the chemical formula for sulfur hexabromide?

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SBr₆.

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What is the ionic charge of the anion in sodium hydroxide (NaOH)?

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-1.

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What is the chemical formula for dinitrogen tetroxide?

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N₂O₄.

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Define ionic compound.

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A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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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 significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.

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What does the prefix 'tetra-' indicate in chemical nomenclature?

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It indicates the presence of four atoms of an element.

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What is the chemical formula for a compound containing two nitrogen atoms and four oxygen atoms?

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N₂O₄.