Chemical Compounds

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What is the name of the compound AgCl?

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Silver chloride

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Elements combine to form __________.

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Compounds

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How many valence electrons does nitrogen have?

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5

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What type of compound is potassium iodide (KI)?

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Binary Ionic Compound

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What is the name of the compound KF?

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Potassium fluoride

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Define a chemical compound.

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A substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

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What is a binary compound?

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A compound that consists of two different elements.

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What is the formula for calculating the number of valence electrons in an element?

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The number of valence electrons is determined by the group number of the element in the periodic table.

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What is the significance of the oxidation state in compounds?

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It indicates the degree of oxidation of an atom in a compound, helping to determine how elements will bond.