Naming Ionic & Covalent Bonds

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What is the name of the compound SO₃?

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sulfur trioxide

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What is the name of the compound SiCl₄?

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silicon tetrachloride

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What is the name of the compound KF?

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Potassium fluoride

Front

What is the chemical formula for hexaboron monosilicide?

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B₆Si

Front

Which of the following is an ionic compound: CH₄, I₂, LiBr₂, CO?

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LiBr₂

Front

Define ionic bond.

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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Define covalent bond.

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed from the electrostatic attraction between ions, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

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What is the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation (metal) is followed by the name of the anion (non-metal) with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the naming convention for binary covalent compounds?

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The first element is named using its full name, and the second element is named as if it were an anion, with prefixes used to indicate the number of atoms.