Naming Compounds

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What is the name of Al₂O₃?

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aluminum oxide

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What is the correct name for CF₄?

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Carbon tetrafluoride

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What is the name of Mg(OH)₂?

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magnesium hydroxide

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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 Br₆F₁₀?

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Hexabromine decafluoride

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What is the general rule for naming binary ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation (metal) is followed by the name of the anion (non-metal) with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A charged ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together.

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How do you name a compound with a transition metal?

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Use Roman numerals to indicate the oxidation state of the metal in the compound.

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What is the naming convention for covalent compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound.

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What is the name of NaCl?

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sodium chloride