Writing Formulas and Naming Compounds

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What is the correct name for P₃Cl₆?

Back

Triphosphorous hexachloride

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What is the formula for copper (II) hydroxide?

Back

Cu(OH)₂

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What is the correct name for HBr?

Back

Hydrogen bromide

Front

What is the formula of calcium phosphate?

Back

Ca₃(PO₄)₂

Front

What is the name of FeCl₂?

Back

Iron (II) chloride

Front

What is the general rule for naming binary ionic compounds?

Back

The name of the cation is followed by the name of the anion, with the anion's ending changed to '-ide.'

Front

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

Back

The charge can be determined by the overall charge of the compound and the charges of the other ions present.

Front

What is the formula for ammonium sulfate?

Back

(NH₄)₂SO₄

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds form from the transfer of electrons between metals and nonmetals, while covalent compounds form from the sharing of electrons between nonmetals.

Front

What is the naming convention for acids derived from anions ending in '-ate'?

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The acid name is formed by changing the '-ate' ending to '-ic' and adding 'acid' (e.g., sulfate to sulfuric acid).