Naming Practice Flashcard

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What is the chemical formula for copper(III) phosphate?

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CuPO₄

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What is the chemical formula for magnesium sulfate heptahydrate?

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MgSO₄·7H₂O

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What is the chemical formula for copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate?

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CuSO₄·5H₂O

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What is the name of the ionic compound SnSe₂?

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Tin (IV) Selenide

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What is the name of HF?

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Hydrofluoric acid

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What is the general formula for a hydrate?

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Anhydrous salt·nH₂O, where n is the number of water molecules.

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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 the Roman numeral in copper(II) sulfate?

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The Roman numeral indicates the oxidation state of the metal, in this case, copper is in the +2 oxidation state.

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How do you determine the formula for a compound containing a polyatomic ion?

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Use the charge of the polyatomic ion and the metal to balance the overall charge of the compound.

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What is the naming convention for binary acids?

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Binary acids are named by adding 'hydro-' prefix and '-ic' suffix to the root of the nonmetal name.