Ionic and Covalent Naming

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What is the name of the compound P2O5?

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diphosphorus pentoxide

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What is the correct name for the compound with the formula Fe2O3?

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Iron (III) oxide

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What is the scientific name for KCl?

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potassium chloride

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What is the formula for calcium nitrate?

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Ca(NO3)2

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What is the accepted IUPAC name for Be3N2?

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Beryllium nitride

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation (metal) is followed by the name of the anion (non-metal) with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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How do you name covalent compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element, followed by the name of the first element and the second element with an '-ide' ending.

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What is the prefix for 2 in covalent compound naming?

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di-

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What is the prefix for 5 in covalent compound naming?

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penta-

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.