Naming Compounds

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What is the name for CuCl₂?

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copper (II) chloride

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What is the name of Al₂(SO₄)₃?

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aluminum sulfate

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What is the name of N₃S₅?

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trinitrogen pentasulfide

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What is the name of Co(NO₃)₂?

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cobalt (II) nitrate

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What is the name of NH₄Br?

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ammonium bromide

Front

What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The cation is named first, followed by the anion.

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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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How do you determine the charge of a transition metal in a compound?

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The charge can be determined by the overall charge of the compound and the charges of the other ions present.

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What is the naming convention for binary molecular compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and end the second element's name with '-ide'.

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

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sodium chloride