Naming & Writing Chemical Formulas

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What is the correct name for HBr?

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Hydrobromic acid

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How are ionic compounds written?

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

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What is the formula for the compound formed by Ca⁺² and P^-3?

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Ca₃P₂

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What is the name of FeCl₂?

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Iron (II) chloride

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What is the correct name for P₃Cl₆?

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Triphosphorous hexachloride

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What is the general rule for naming binary acids?

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The name of a binary acid starts with 'hydro-', followed by the root of the anion, and ends with 'ic acid'.

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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 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 naming convention for polyatomic ions?

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Polyatomic ions are named based on their specific names, often ending in '-ate' or '-ite' depending on the number of oxygen atoms.

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What is the formula for aluminum oxide?

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Al₂O₃