Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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What is the name of the compound CF4?

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Carbon tetrafluoride

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

What is the charge on a strontium atom?

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+2

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What is the name of the compound NO2?

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Nitrogen dioxide

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

When a nonmetal gains electrons, what type of ion does it become?

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Anion

Front

Is Ag2O an ionic or covalent compound?

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Ionic

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Front

What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by the name of the nonmetal with its ending changed to '-ide.'

Front

What is the general rule for naming covalent compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and change the ending of the second element to '-ide.'

Front

What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion formed when a nonmetal gains electrons.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Front

What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion formed when a metal loses electrons.

Front

What is the prefix for 4 in covalent compound naming?

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Tetra-