Binary Ionic and Covalent Compounds

Front

What is the name for CaCl₂?

Back

calcium chloride

Front

What is the chemical formula for dinitrogen tetraphosphide?

Back

N₂P₄

Front

What type of compound is formed by the attraction between positive and negative charges?

Back

ionic compound

Front

What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound formed between magnesium and oxygen?

Back

MgO

Front

What is the formula for sodium oxide?

Back

Na₂O

Front

Define ionic compound.

Back

A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

Front

Define covalent compound.

Back

A compound formed when two atoms share electrons.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

Front

What is the chemical formula for aluminum oxide?

Back

Al₂O₃

Front

What is the name for NaCl?

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sodium chloride