Chemical Bonding and Compounds Review

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that has lost one or more electrons.

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What is the formula for tin (IV) bromide?

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The formula for tin (IV) bromide is SnBr₄.

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What is the Lewis structure for NH₃?

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The correct Lewis structure for NH₃ has a nitrogen atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms with one lone pair of electrons.

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What is the name of P₂O₅?

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The name of P₂O₅ is diphosphorus pentoxide.

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What is the formula for phosphorus tetroxide?

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The formula for phosphorus tetroxide is P₄O₄.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that has gained one or more electrons.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is a molecular compound?

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A molecular compound is a chemical compound whose simplest units are molecules, formed by covalent bonds.

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What is the significance of the subscripts in a chemical formula?

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