Naming & Writing Chemical Formulas

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What is the order of writing ionic compounds?

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Cation (+ ion) first, then anion (- ion).

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What is the correct formula for the ionic compound formed from Ba⁺² and Br^-1?

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BaBr₂.

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What is the correct formula for dinitrogen tetroxide?

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N₂O₄.

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Which of the following is a covalent compound: CH₄, NaCl, K₃PO₄, Zn(OH)?

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CH₄.

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What is the correct name for SO₂?

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Sulfur dioxide.

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Define ionic compound.

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A compound formed from 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 atoms.

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What is the significance of subscripts in chemical formulas?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together, that carries a charge.

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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 its suffix changed to '-ide'.