Front

What type of compound involves sharing electrons?

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Molecular

Front

What type of compound contains a metal?

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Ionic

Front

What is the formula for diphosphorus pentoxide?

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P₂O₅

Front

What is the formula for hydrochloric acid?

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HCl

Front

What is the formula for perchloric acid?

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HClO₄

Front

Define ionic compound.

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A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

Define molecular compound.

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A compound formed by the sharing of electrons between non-metal atoms.

Front

What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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Name the metal first, followed by the non-metal with an '-ide' suffix.

Front

What is the general rule for naming molecular compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and name the first element followed by the second with an '-ide' suffix.

Front

What prefix is used for 2 in molecular compounds?

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Di-