404C - Covalent Bonding and Mixed Naming

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed between a metal and a nonmetal, where electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What is the naming convention for ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are named by stating the name of the metal first, followed by the name of the nonmetal with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the correct name for NaCl?

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Sodium chloride.

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What is the formula for calcium iodide?

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CaI2.

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in naming transition metals?

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Roman numerals indicate the oxidation state of the metal in the compound.

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What is the correct name for FeCl3?

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Iron(III) chloride.

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What is the formula for dinitrogen tetroxide?

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N2O4.

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What is the difference between molecular and empirical formulas?

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A molecular formula shows the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule, while an empirical formula shows the simplest whole-number ratio of the elements.

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What is the empirical formula for C6H12O6?

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CH2O.