Naming Compounds

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What is the correct name for (NH4)2S?

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Ammonium sulfide

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What is the correct name for Mn(SO4)3?

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Manganese (VI) Sulfate

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What is the correct formula for iron III phosphate?

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Fe(PO4)

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What is the correct name for the compound with the formula PbSO3?

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Lead (II) Sulfite

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What is the correct name for the compound with the formula (NH4)3PO4?

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Ammonium Phosphate

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The cation is named first, followed by the anion.

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What is the difference between a cation and an anion?

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A cation is a positively charged ion, while an anion is a negatively charged ion.

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How do you determine the charge of a transition metal in a compound?

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The charge can be determined by the overall charge of the compound and the charges of the other ions present.

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What is the naming convention for acids derived from anions ending in -ate?

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The acid name will end in -ic (e.g., sulfate becomes sulfuric acid).

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What is the naming convention for acids derived from anions ending in -ite?

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The acid name will end in -ous (e.g., sulfite becomes sulfurous acid).