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What does a 2+ charge indicate about an atom?

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The atom is losing 2 electrons.

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Write the chemical formula for silver chlorate.

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AgClO₃

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What is the name of the compound Zn₃P₂?

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zinc phosphide

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What is the name of the compound CF₄?

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carbon tetrafluoride

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What is the name of the compound N₂O₅?

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dinitrogen pentaoxide

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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

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How do you determine the charge of a transition metal in a compound?

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The charge can be determined by the charges of the other ions in the 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, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

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What is the naming convention for covalent compounds?

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Use 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' ending.

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What is the formula for ammonium sulfate?

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(NH₄)₂SO₄