Naming Ionic & Covalent Compounds

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding. It typically forms between metals and nonmetals.

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What is a covalent compound?

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A covalent compound is a chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between two or more nonmetals.

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How do you determine if a compound is ionic or covalent?

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Ionic compounds usually form between metals and nonmetals, while covalent compounds form between nonmetals. The difference in electronegativity between the elements can also indicate the type of bond.

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What is the naming convention for ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are named by stating the name of the metal first, followed by the name of the nonmetal with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the naming convention for covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds are named using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element, followed by the name of the first element and the second element with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl

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What is the formula for carbon dioxide?

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CO2

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What is the significance of the Roman numeral in naming ionic compounds?

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Roman numerals indicate the oxidation state of the metal in ionic compounds, especially for transition metals that can have multiple oxidation states.

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What is the formula for barium nitrate?

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Ba(NO3)2

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What is the name of the compound with the formula AgO?

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Silver II Oxide