Mixed nomenclature practice.

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What is the chemical formula for Diphosphorous pentoxide?

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P2O5

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What is the chemical formula for Phosphorous trichloride?

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PCl3

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How can you identify an ionic compound?

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It contains a metal at the beginning.

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What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound of potassium and oxygen?

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K2O

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What is the correct formula for barium phosphate?

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Ba3(PO4)2

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Define ionic compound.

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A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds transfer electrons, while covalent compounds share electrons.

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What is the significance of the prefixes in chemical nomenclature?

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

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What does the prefix 'di-' mean in chemical nomenclature?

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It indicates two atoms of an element.

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What does the prefix 'tri-' mean in chemical nomenclature?

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It indicates three atoms of an element.