Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds & Balancing Equations

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What is the formula for the covalent compound Tricarbon Octahydride?

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C₃H₈

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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

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K₂O

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Name the ionic compound MgO.

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Magnesium Oxide

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Balance the equation: __H₂ + __S --> __H₂S

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1,1 --> 1

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What are the coefficients used to balance the equation: __Ag₂O → __Ag + __O₂?

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2,4,1

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What is an ionic compound?

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

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What is a covalent compound?

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A compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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How do you determine the formula of a covalent compound?

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By using prefixes to indicate the number of each type of atom present.

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What is the significance of balancing chemical equations?

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It ensures that the law of conservation of mass is obeyed.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is a coefficient in a chemical equation?

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A number placed in front of a compound to indicate the number of molecules involved.

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