Ionic and Covalent Naming/Writing Formulas

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What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound formed between potassium and oxygen?

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K₂O

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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CO₂

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What is the name of the compound with the formula P₂O₅?

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Diphosphorous pentoxide

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What is the name of the compound with the formula PBr₅?

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Phosphorus pentabromide

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What is the chemical formula for disulfur trioxide?

Back

S₂O₃

Front

Define ionic compound.

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An ionic compound is formed when atoms transfer electrons, resulting in the attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

Front

Define covalent compound.

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A covalent compound is formed when two or more atoms share electrons.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

Front

How do you determine the formula for an ionic compound?

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Combine the symbols of the ions, ensuring the total charge is neutral.

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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'.