Chemical Nomenclature

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What is chemical nomenclature?

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Chemical nomenclature is a set of rules used for naming chemical compounds and describing the composition of substances.

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What is the formula for cobalt (III) permanganate?

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Co(MnO₄)₃

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What is the formula for copper (II) hydroxide?

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Cu(OH)₂

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What is the formula for calcium phosphate?

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Ca₃(PO₄)₂

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What is the name of the compound AlN?

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Aluminum nitride

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What is the formula for manganese (II) chloride?

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MnCl₂

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What does the Roman numeral in a compound's name indicate?

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The Roman numeral indicates the oxidation state of the metal 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.

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What is the significance of parentheses in chemical formulas?

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

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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 covalently bonded together.