Ionic and Covalent Compounds and Names
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an ionic compound?
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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding. They typically form between metals and nonmetals.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a covalent compound?
Back
A covalent compound is a chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms, typically between nonmetals.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you name ionic compounds?
Back
Ionic compounds are named by stating the name of the metal (cation) first, followed by the name of the nonmetal (anion) with its ending changed to '-ide'.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you name covalent compounds?
Back
Covalent compounds are named using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element, followed by the name of the first element and the second element with an '-ide' ending.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the prefix for 2 in covalent compound naming?
Back
The prefix for 2 is 'di-'.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the prefix for 3 in covalent compound naming?
Back
The prefix for 3 is 'tri-'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula for sulfur trioxide?
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The formula for sulfur trioxide is SO₃.
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