Naming Compounds

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What is the name of the compound AgF?

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Silver fluoride.

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What is the common suffix used when naming the second element in a compound?

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-ide.

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What is the name of the ionic compound MgSO4?

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Magnesium sulfate.

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What is the official name for H2O?

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Dihydrogen monoxide.

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What is the name of the compound Au2S?

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Gold (I) sulfide.

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What is the general rule for naming binary ionic compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by the name of the non-metal with the suffix -ide.

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What is the difference between -ate and -ite suffixes in naming compounds?

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-ate indicates a higher oxidation state of the element, while -ite indicates a lower oxidation state.

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What is the name of the compound NaCl?

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Sodium chloride.

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How do you name a compound with a transition metal?

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You must indicate the oxidation state of the metal using Roman numerals.

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What is the name of the compound Fe2O3?

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Iron (III) oxide.