Writing/Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding. It typically forms between metals and nonmetals.

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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To determine the formula of an ionic compound, balance the total positive and negative charges of the ions involved. The subscripts in the formula represent the ratio of ions.

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What is the chemical formula for potassium oxide?

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K₂O

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What is the chemical formula for sulfur hexabromide?

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SBr₆

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How do potassium and sulfur bond together?

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Potassium (K) has a +1 charge and sulfur (S) has a -2 charge, so they bond to form K₂S.

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What is the name of the ionic compound BeCl₂?

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Beryllium chloride

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What is the name of C₃Cl₈?

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Tricarbon octachloride

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What is a covalent compound?

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A covalent compound is a chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms, typically between nonmetals.

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How do you name covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds are named using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element present, followed by the name of the first element and the root of the second element with the suffix '-ide.'

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What is the prefix for 6 in covalent compound naming?

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Hexa-