Writing and naming compounds

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What is the formula for manganese(III) oxide?

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Mn₂O₃

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What is the overall charge of a system with protons, electrons, and neutrons?

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Neutral

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How many atoms are in the chemical formula Al₂(SO₄)₃?

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17

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What is the name of the covalent compound CO₂?

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Carbon dioxide

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What is the compound formula for K⁺ and S²⁻ ions?

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K₂S

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Define a compound in chemistry.

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A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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

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What does the prefix 'di-' in a chemical name indicate?

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It indicates that there are two atoms of that element in the compound.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl