Naming Ionic/Molecular Compounds

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What is the official name for H₂O?

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Dihydrogen Monoxide

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What is the formula for copper(I) sulfate?

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Cu₂SO₄

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What is the name of the compound LiOH?

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Lithium Hydroxide

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How many Oxygen atoms are in H₂O?

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1

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What is the name for the compound CaCO₃?

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Calcium Carbonate

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What is an ionic compound?

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

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What is a molecular compound?

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A compound formed when two or more nonmetals share electrons.

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What is the significance of the Roman numeral in copper(II) sulfate?

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It indicates the oxidation state of the copper ion, which is +2.

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How do you determine the number of atoms in a chemical formula?

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By using the subscripts in the formula, which indicate the number of each type of atom.

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond, while a mixture is a physical combination of substances.