Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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What is the chemical formula for phosphorous trichloride?

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PCl₃

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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Which combinations of elements require Roman numerals in their names?

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Silver + Oxygen

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What is the correct name for the compound NO?

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Nitrogen monoxide

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the name of the polyatomic ion SO₄²⁻?

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Sulfate

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What is the chemical formula for calcium phosphate?

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Ca₃(PO₄)₂

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What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

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What is a covalent compound?

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A compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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How do you name a binary ionic compound?

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Name the cation first, followed by the anion with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in naming compounds?

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They indicate the oxidation state of the metal cation in the compound.

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What is the difference between a monatomic ion and a polyatomic ion?

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A monatomic ion consists of a single atom with a charge, while a polyatomic ion consists of two or more atoms bonded together with a charge.