Naming Practice Flashcard

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What is the name of the compound P₄S₁₀?

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tetraphosphorus decasulfide

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What is the chemical formula for tin(IV) oxide?

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SnO₂

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What is the chemical formula for cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate?

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Co(NO₃)₂·6H₂O

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What is the chemical formula of carbon tetrachloride?

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CCl₄

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What is the name of the ionic compound Cr(NO₂)₃?

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chromium III nitrite

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Define ionic compound.

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A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

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What is the significance of the Roman numeral in compound names like tin(IV) oxide?

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It indicates the oxidation state of the metal in the compound.

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What does the prefix 'tetra-' mean in chemical nomenclature?

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It indicates that there are four atoms of an element in the compound.

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What is the difference between SnO and SnO₂?

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SnO is tin(II) oxide, while SnO₂ is tin(IV) oxide, indicating different oxidation states of tin.

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What does 'hexahydrate' mean in cobalt(II) nitrate hexahydrate?

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It indicates that the compound contains six water molecules per formula unit.