Week 18 Chemistry Flashcard Fall 2024

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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 correct chemical formula for magnesium phosphide?

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Mg₃P₂

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How is tin (IV) oxide represented in chemical formula?

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SnO₂

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What is the formula of calcium phosphate?

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Ca₃(PO₄)₂

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What is the formula for the compound formed by Ca⁺² and O^-2?

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CaO

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Define a chemical formula.

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A representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements and numbers to indicate the ratio of atoms.

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What is the significance of oxidation states in chemical formulas?

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Oxidation states indicate the degree of oxidation of an atom in a compound, helping to determine the correct formula.

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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 atoms, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A charged ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the formula for aluminum sulfate?

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Al₂(SO₄)₃