Flashcard: Polyatomic Ionic Compounds

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged ion composed of two or more atoms covalently bonded together, which can act as a single unit in chemical reactions.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is the formula for Magnesium hydroxide?

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Mg(OH)2

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the name of Ba(CN)2?

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Barium cyanide

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What is the formula for Zinc sulfate?

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ZnSO4

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What is the name of NaNO3?

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Sodium nitrate

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What is the name of KOH?

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Potassium hydroxide

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How do you determine the charge of a polyatomic ion?

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The charge of a polyatomic ion can be determined by the total number of electrons gained or lost by the atoms in the ion.

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What is the significance of parentheses in chemical formulas?

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Parentheses in chemical formulas indicate that the enclosed group of atoms is a polyatomic ion and that the subscript outside the parentheses applies to the entire group.

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What is the formula for ammonium sulfate?

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(NH4)2SO4

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the name of the ion SO4^2-?

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Sulfate