Mixed Nomenclature Flashcard 3

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What is the formula for barium phosphide?

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Ba₃P₂

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What is the formula for calcium oxide?

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CaO

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What is the correct formula of sodium bicarbonate?

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NaHCO₃

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What is the correct formula of calcium phosphite?

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Ca₃(PO₄)₂

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What is the formula for perchloric acid?

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HClO₄

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Define mixed nomenclature in chemistry.

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Mixed nomenclature refers to the naming of compounds using both systematic and common names, often involving the use of prefixes and oxidation states.

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What is the significance of subscripts in chemical formulas?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between metals and nonmetals, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between nonmetals.

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What is the formula for calcium phosphate?

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Ca₃(PO₄)₂

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl