FLASHCARD: WS 1-5 Ionic, Acids & Covalent Names/Formulas 2024

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What is the ending added to the second element in a covalent compound?

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-ide

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What is the name of the compound As4O10?

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tetraarsenic decoxide

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Which of the following is NOT an ionic compound: CaO, NaOH, BaCl2, Br2?

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Br2

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What is the correct name of the compound Pt(C2H3O2)4?

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platinum(IV) acetate

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What do covalent compounds form when?

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form when electrons are shared

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What is the general formula for a covalent compound?

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There is no specific formula; it varies based on the elements involved.

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What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve transfer of electrons; covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons.

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What is the prefix for 4 in covalent naming?

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tetra-

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What is the prefix for 2 in covalent naming?

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di-