Naming Chemical Compounds

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What is the chemical name for the compound FeCl₂?

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iron (II) chloride

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What is the chemical name for the compound Hg₂S?

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mercury (I) sulfide

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What is the formula for lead (II) chloride?

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PbCl₂

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Using IUPAC rules, what is the name of the compound FeCl₃?

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Iron (III) Chloride

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What is the name for the compound BaO?

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Barium oxide

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What is the IUPAC naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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The name consists of the cation followed by the anion, with the anion's name ending in '-ide.'

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

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The oxidation state can be determined by the charge of the anion and the overall charge of 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, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

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What is the significance of parentheses in chemical formulas?

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Parentheses are used to indicate the grouping of atoms in polyatomic ions or to show multiple units of a compound.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged species composed of two or more atoms bonded together.