Mixed Practice: Ionic and Covalent Nomenclature

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What is the name for the formula Mg3P2?

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magnesium phosphide

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What is the name for the formula Ca3N2?

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calcium nitride

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What is the correct formula for manganese(III) carbonate?

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Mn2(CO3)3

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Is P3Cl7 ionic or covalent, and what is its name?

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Covalent; Triphosphorus heptachloride

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Is MgCl2 ionic or covalent, and what is its name?

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Ionic; Magnesium chloride

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Define ionic compound.

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A chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding.

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Define covalent compound.

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A chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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Name the cation first followed by the anion, with the anion's name modified to end in '-ide'.

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What is the general rule for naming covalent compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and name the first element followed by the second element with an '-ide' ending.

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in naming transition metals?

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