Ionic and Covalent Nomenclature

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What is ionic nomenclature?

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Ionic nomenclature refers to the system of naming ionic compounds, which consist of cations (positively charged ions) and anions (negatively charged ions). The name of the cation is followed by the name of the anion.

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What is covalent nomenclature?

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Covalent nomenclature is the system of naming covalent compounds, which are formed between two non-metals. The names include prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl

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What is the correct name for the compound with the formula PCl5?

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Phosphorus pentachloride

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What is the significance of prefixes in covalent nomenclature?

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Prefixes indicate the number of atoms of each element in a covalent compound. For example, 'di-' means two, 'tri-' means three.

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What is the formula for dinitrogen tetroxide?

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N2O4

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How do you name a compound formed from a metal and a non-metal?

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The metal is named first, followed by the non-metal with its ending changed to '-ide'. For example, NaCl is named sodium chloride.

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What is the formula for aluminum oxide?

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Al2O3

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What is the correct name for the compound with the formula SO2?

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Sulfur dioxide

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What is the formula for calcium phosphate?

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Ca3(PO4)2