Naming & Writing Chemical Formulas

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What is the correct formula for lithium oxide?

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Li₂O

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True or false: When naming ionic compounds, use prefixes to indicate subscripts.

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False

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Name the ionic compound Cr(NO₂)₃.

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chromium III nitrite

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What is the formula for manganese(III) oxide?

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Mn₂O₃

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What is the formula for calcium phosphate?

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Ca₃(PO₄)₂

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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 a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged species composed of two or more atoms bonded together.

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How do you determine the charge of a transition metal in a compound?

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The charge can be determined by the overall charge of the compound and the known charges of the other ions present.

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What is the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation is followed by the name of the anion, with the anion's name ending in '-ide.'

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What is the formula for aluminum sulfate?

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Al₂(SO₄)₃