Naming Binary compounds

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What is a binary compound?

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A binary compound is a chemical compound that consists of exactly two different elements.

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What is the naming convention for ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are named by stating the name of the cation (positive ion) followed by the name of the anion (negative ion).

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What is the charge of aluminum ions in compounds?

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Aluminum typically forms ions with a +3 charge.

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What is the official name for H₂O?

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Dihydrogen Monoxide.

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Which of the following is NOT an ionic compound: CaO, NaOH, BaCl₂, Br₂?

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Br₂ is not an ionic compound; it is a molecular compound.

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What is the name of the compound SO₃?

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The name of SO₃ is sulfur trioxide.

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What is the correct name for NO?

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The correct name for NO is Nitrogen Monoxide.

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How do you name a molecular compound?

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

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What is the prefix for 2 in chemical nomenclature?

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The prefix for 2 is 'di-'.

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What is the prefix for 3 in chemical nomenclature?

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The prefix for 3 is 'tri-'.