Nomenclature Binary, Type I & II

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What is the definition of binary compounds?

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Binary compounds are chemical compounds that consist of exactly two different elements.

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What is the difference between Type I and Type II binary compounds?

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Type I binary compounds contain metals that have only one oxidation state, while Type II binary compounds contain metals that can have more than one oxidation state.

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What is the naming convention for Type I binary compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by the name of the nonmetal with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the formula for iron (III) oxide?

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Fe₂O₃

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What is the formula for lead (II) sulfide?

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PbS

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How do you determine the oxidation state of a metal in a Type II binary compound?

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The oxidation state can be determined from the charge of the nonmetal and the overall charge of the compound.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula CuCl₂?

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copper (II) chloride

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What is the formula for silver (I) nitrate?

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AgNO₃

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What is the name of the compound with the formula MnO?

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manganese (II) oxide

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What is the formula for cobalt (III) bromide?

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CoBr₃