Naming Compounds

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What is the name of the compound Ca(OH)₂?

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calcium hydroxide

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What is the name of the compound ClO₈?

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chlorine octoxide

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What is the name of the compound Co(NO₃)₂?

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cobalt (II) nitrate

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What is the name of the compound XeF₄?

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xenon tetrafluoride

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What is the name of the compound NH₄Br?

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ammonium bromide

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are named by combining the name of the cation (positive ion) followed by the name of the anion (negative ion).

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What is the difference between a molecular compound and an ionic compound?

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Molecular compounds are formed by covalent bonds between nonmetals, while ionic compounds are formed by ionic bonds between metals and nonmetals.

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in naming transition metal compounds?

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Roman numerals indicate the oxidation state of the transition metal in the compound.

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What is the naming convention for binary molecular compounds?

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Binary molecular compounds are named using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element, followed by the name of the first element and the root of the second element with the suffix '-ide.'

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What is the name of the compound NaCl?

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sodium chloride