Physical Science Naming & Writing All Compounds Test

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What is the chemical formula for dinitrogen tetraoxide?

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N₂O₄

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What is the chemical formula for tin (II) phosphite?

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Sn₃(PO₃)₂

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What is the chemical formula for carbon tetrachloride?

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CCl₄

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What is the chemical formula for tetraphosphorus decaoxide?

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P₄O₁₀

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What is the chemical formula for gold (I) silicide?

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Au₄Si

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Define a chemical formula.

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A chemical formula is a way of expressing information about the proportions of atoms that constitute a particular chemical compound.

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What does the prefix 'di-' indicate in chemical nomenclature?

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The prefix 'di-' indicates that there are two atoms of the element in the compound.

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What does the prefix 'tetra-' indicate in chemical nomenclature?

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The prefix 'tetra-' indicates that there are four atoms of the element in the compound.

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in naming compounds?

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Roman numerals indicate the oxidation state of the metal in the compound.

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What is the chemical formula for a compound containing one gold atom and four silicon atoms?

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AuSi₄