(H.Chem) CTJ -Naming Review (After Xmas Break)

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What is the chemical formula for lead (II) phosphate?

Back

Pb₃(PO₄)₂

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What is the formula for sodium nitrate?

Back

NaNO₃

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What is the chemical formula of sulfur hexabromide?

Back

SBr₆

Front

What is the formula for iron (II) nitride?

Back

Fe₃N₂

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What is the formula for magnesium chloride?

Back

MgCl₂

Front

Define a chemical formula.

Back

A chemical formula is a way of expressing information about the proportions of atoms that constitute a particular chemical compound.

Front

What does the Roman numeral in lead (II) phosphate indicate?

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It indicates the oxidation state of lead, which is +2 in this case.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.

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How do you determine the formula for a compound containing a metal and a non-metal?

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Combine the metal's cation with the non-metal's anion, balancing the charges to achieve neutrality.

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What is the formula for a compound formed from magnesium and chlorine?

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MgCl₂, because magnesium has a +2 charge and chlorine has a -1 charge.