Unit 4A Flashcard

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What is the correct name for the ionic compound BaCl2?

Back

Barium chloride

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What is the correct formula for scandium chromate?

Back

Sc2(CrO4)3

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What is the correct name for N2O?

Back

Dinitrogen monoxide

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What is the correct name for the ionic compound AlPO4?

Back

Aluminum phosphate

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What is the correct name of HBr?

Back

Hydrobromic acid

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What is an ionic compound?

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A chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces called ionic bonding.

Front

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 the significance of the Roman numeral in naming transition metals?

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

Front

What is the formula for aluminum sulfate?

Back

Al2(SO4)3

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What is the naming convention for binary molecular compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and end the second element's name with '-ide.'