Chemical Nomenclature Practice

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What is the chemical formula for potassium oxide?

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K₂O

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What do atoms of metals tend to do with their valence electrons when bonding with non-metals?

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Donate them

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What is the name of As₄O₁₀?

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Tetraarsenic decoxide

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What is the correct formula for dinitrogen monoxide?

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N₂O

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How is aluminum carbonate written in chemical formula?

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Al₂(CO₃)₃

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The metal name is written first, followed by the non-metal name with an '-ide' suffix.

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What is the difference between molecular and ionic compounds?

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Molecular compounds consist of molecules formed by covalent bonds, while ionic compounds consist of ions held together by ionic bonds.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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

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What is the name of the compound with the formula NaCl?

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Sodium chloride (table salt)

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What is the systematic name for CO₂?

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Carbon dioxide