Naming Ionic Compounds Flashcard

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What is the name of the compound Au₂S?

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Gold (I) sulfide

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What is the formula unit for Lead(IV) oxide?

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PbO₂

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What charge do halogens typically form?

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Negative one, written as a -1 superscript

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What is the name of the compound Ag₂SO₄?

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Silver (II) sulfate

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What does it mean if a formula unit contains parentheses?

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The formula unit contains more than one of the same polyatomic ion.

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What is the charge of a silver ion in ionic compounds?

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Silver typically has a charge of +1.

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How do you name a compound with a transition metal?

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Use the metal's name followed by its oxidation state in Roman numerals.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A charged ion composed of two or more atoms.

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What is the formula for Iron(III) chloride?

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FeCl₃

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What is the name of the compound CaCO₃?

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Calcium carbonate