Ionic, Covalent, and Acid Nomenclature

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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Define covalent bonding.

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Covalent bonding is the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, allowing them to achieve stable electron configurations.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed from the transfer of electrons and consist of ions, while covalent compounds are formed from the sharing of electrons and consist of molecules.

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What is the general formula for acids?

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The general formula for acids is HA, where H is hydrogen and A is an anion.

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Name the compound: NaCl.

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Sodium chloride.

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What is the formula for hydrochloric acid?

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HCl.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula H₂SO₄?

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Sulfuric acid.

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How do you name a covalent compound?

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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 an '-ide' suffix.

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What is the formula for potassium nitrate?

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KNO₃.

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What is the name of the compound AgNO₃?

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Silver nitrate.