Naming Ionic Compounds Flashcard

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What is the name of the compound Fe(OH)2?

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Iron(II) hydroxide

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What is the name of the compound (NH4)2CO3?

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Ammonium carbonate

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What is the name of the compound Ag2SO4?

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Silver sulfate

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion composed of two or more atoms that are covalently bonded, which can carry a positive or negative charge.

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What is true about nearly all polyatomic ions?

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Nearly all polyatomic ions are anions.

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What does it mean if a formula unit contains parentheses?

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It indicates that the formula unit contains more than one of the same polyatomic ion.

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What is the charge of the ammonium ion (NH4+)?

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+1

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What is the difference between a cation and an anion?

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A cation is a positively charged ion, while an anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What is the name of the polyatomic ion SO4^2-?

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Sulfate

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What is the formula for Iron(III) hydroxide?

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Fe(OH)3