4th - Ionic Compounds with transition metals and polyatomic ions

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What type of bond forms between two oxygen atoms?

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Non-Polar Covalent

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What type of chemical bond is present in lithium fluoride?

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Ionic

Front

What is the name of the compound Ca2CO3?

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Calcium carbonate

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What is the name of the compound FeCl3?

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Iron (III) chloride

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What is the chemical formula for copper (II) chloride?

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CuCl2

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What are transition metals?

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Elements that have partially filled d orbitals and can form variable oxidation states.

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What are polyatomic ions?

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Ions that consist of two or more atoms bonded together, carrying a net charge.

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How do you determine the oxidation state of an element in a compound?

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By using the known charges of other elements in the compound and the overall charge of the compound.

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

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They indicate the oxidation state of the metal in the compound.

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What is the formula for calculating the total charge of a compound?

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The sum of the oxidation states of all atoms in the compound must equal the overall charge of the compound.