Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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What is the name of the compound (NH4)2S?

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ammonium sulfide

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When naming a compound, which type of ion is written first?

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Cation

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What is the name of the compound CF4?

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carbon tetrafluoride

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What is the chemical formula for beryllium oxide?

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BeO

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If my charge becomes 2+, what does that indicate?

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I am losing 2 electrons.

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What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between cations and anions.

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What is a covalent compound?

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A compound formed by the sharing of electrons between nonmetals.

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How do you name a binary ionic compound?

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Name the cation first, followed by the anion with an '-ide' suffix.

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What is the significance of prefixes in naming covalent compounds?

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Prefixes indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl