Naming & Writing Chemical Formulas

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What is the name of the compound N2O3?

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Dinitrogen oxide.

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What is the name of Al(NO3)3?

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Aluminum nitrate.

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What is the chemical formula for tetrasulfur pentoxide?

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S4O5.

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What is the chemical formula for tin (IV) oxide?

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SnO2.

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What is the chemical formula for ammonium phosphate?

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(NH4)3PO4.

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

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The prefix 'di-' indicates that there are two atoms of the element in the compound.

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

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The prefix 'tetra-' indicates that there are four atoms of the element in the compound.

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How do you determine the oxidation state of an element in a compound?

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The oxidation state can be determined by using the known charges of other elements in the compound and the overall charge of the compound.

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What is the significance of parentheses in chemical formulas?

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Parentheses are used to indicate that the enclosed group of atoms is a polyatomic ion and to show how many of that ion are present in the compound.

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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 metals and nonmetals, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between nonmetals.