Ionic vs. Covalent Naming

Front

What is the name of PCl5?

Back

phosphorus pentachloride

Front

What is the name of K2Cr2O7?

Back

potassium dichromate

Front

What is the name of Zn3(PO4)2?

Back

zinc (II) phosphate

Front

What is the name of N2?

Back

nitrogen gas

Front

What is the name of Na3PO4?

Back

sodium phosphate

Front

What type of bond is formed between metals and nonmetals?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

Back

Name the metal first, followed by the nonmetal with an -ide suffix.

Front

What is the general rule for naming covalent compounds?

Back

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

Front

What is the prefix for 5 in covalent naming?

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penta-