Naming and Formula Writing

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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 HBr?

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Hydrobromic acid

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What is the correct name for P₃Cl₆?

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Triphosphorous hexachloride

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What is the chemical formula for calcium phosphate?

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Ca₃(PO₄)₂

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What is the formula for the compound formed by Ca²⁺ and P³⁻?

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Ca₃P₂

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What is the systematic naming convention for ionic compounds?

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The cation is named first, followed by the anion, with the anion's name modified to end in '-ide' for simple anions.

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

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The charge 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 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 naming convention for acids derived from anions ending in '-ate'?

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The acid name will end in '-ic' and the prefix 'per-' or 'hypo-' may be used depending on the anion.

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What is the formula for sulfuric acid?

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H₂SO₄