Ionic vs Covalent Naming & Formula Writing

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What is the name of the compound LiBr?

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lithium bromide

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Which of the following is not an ionic compound: Rb2Se, gold(I) chloride, N2O5, barium phosphide?

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N2O5 is not an ionic compound.

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What is the chemical formula for bromine monofluoride?

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BrF

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What is the chemical formula for disulfur trioxide?

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S2O3

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What is the chemical formula for phosphorous trichloride?

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PCl3

Front

Define ionic compound.

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An ionic compound is formed when atoms transfer electrons, resulting in positively and negatively charged ions that attract each other.

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Define covalent compound.

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A covalent compound is formed when atoms share electrons to achieve stability.

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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.

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What is the naming convention for ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are named by stating the cation first followed by the anion, with the anion's name modified to end in '-ide' for simple ions.

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What is the naming convention for covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds are named using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms, followed by the name of the first element and the modified name of the second element ending in '-ide'.