Compounds Test Review

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What are ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are chemical compounds formed by the electrostatic attraction between positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions), typically between metals and nonmetals.

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What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound formed from potassium and oxygen?

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K₂O

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What is the formula for diphosphorus pentoxide?

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P₂O₅

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What is the name of the compound Li₂O?

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Lithium oxide

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What is the name of HNO₂?

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Nitrous Acid

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What type of bond is formed between metals and nonmetals?

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Ionic bond.

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What is the charge of a potassium ion (K)?

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+1

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What is the charge of an oxide ion (O)?

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-2

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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Combine the cation and anion charges to balance them, ensuring the total charge is zero.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between metals and nonmetals, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between nonmetals.