Naming Ionic Compounds Flashcard

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What is the formula unit for Ammonium nitrate?

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NH₄NO₃

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What does it indicate if a formula unit contains parentheses?

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The formula unit contains more than one of the same polyatomic ion.

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What is the formula unit for Lead(IV) oxide?

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PbO₂

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What is the formula unit for Zinc chlorate?

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Zn(ClO₃)₂

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How is the charge of a metal that forms multiple cations written in the name of an ionic compound?

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The metal's charge is written as a Roman numeral in parentheses after the element's name.

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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 bonded together.

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What is the difference between a cation and an anion?

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A cation is a positively charged ion, while an anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in naming ionic compounds?

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Roman numerals indicate the oxidation state of the metal cation in the compound.

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What is the formula for Sodium sulfate?

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Na₂SO₄

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What is the formula for Calcium phosphate?

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Ca₃(PO₄)₂