Naming Compounds

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What is the name of NH₄Br?

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ammonium bromide

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What is the name of Ca(OH)₂?

Back

calcium hydroxide

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What is the name of XeF₄? (Hint: the compound is molecular)

Back

xenon tetrafluoride

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What is the name for CuCl₂?

Back

copper (II) chloride

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What is the name of ClO₈?

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chlorine octoxide

Front

What is the difference between ionic and molecular compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed from the electrostatic attraction between ions, while molecular compounds are formed from covalent bonds between atoms.

Front

What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together.

Front

What is the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation is followed by the name of the anion, with the anion's name ending in '-ide'.

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

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The charge of a transition metal 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 significance of Roman numerals in naming compounds?

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Roman numerals indicate the oxidation state of the metal in a compound, especially for transition metals.