Ionic vs. Covalent Naming

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What is the name of PCl5?

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phosphorus pentachloride

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What is the name of LiF?

Back

lithium fluoride

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What is the name of CH4?

Back

carbon tetrahydride

Front

What is the name of Zn3(PO4)2?

Back

zinc (II) phosphate

Front

What is the name of CO2?

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carbon dioxide

Front

What type of bond is formed between lithium and fluorine in LiF?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What type of bond is formed between carbon and hydrogen in CH4?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

Back

Name the cation first followed by the anion.

Front

What is the general rule for naming covalent compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms.

Front

What is the prefix for 5 in covalent compound naming?

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Penta-