Concept Check - Naming Ionic and Covalent

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What is the name of the compound CF4?

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carbon tetrafluoride

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What is the formula for nitrogen trichloride?

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NCl3

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What is the formula for lithium nitride?

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Li3N

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What is the name of the compound Cu(NO3)2?

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copper(II) nitrate

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What is the formula for tin(II) phosphite?

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Sn3(PO3)2

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Define ionic compound.

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

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Define covalent compound.

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A compound formed when two or more atoms share electrons.

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What is the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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Name the cation first followed by the anion with its name ending in -ide.

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What is the naming convention for binary covalent compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and name the first element followed by the second element with its name ending in -ide.

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in naming ionic compounds?

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They indicate the oxidation state of the metal cation.