Chem Unit 3 Review

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What is the name of the ionic compound Na2(CO3)?

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Sodium Carbonate

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What is the name of the compound PCl3?

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Phosphorus Trichloride

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What is the name of the ionic compound BaBr2?

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Barium Bromide

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What is the formula of the ionic compound Potassium Hydrogen Carbonate?

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K(HCO3)

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What is the name of the compound SF6?

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Sulfur Hexafluoride

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What is the general formula for an ionic compound?

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The general formula is composed of the cation followed by the anion, e.g., NaCl.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion, formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion, formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What is the significance of the Roman numeral in ionic compound names?

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

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What is the naming convention for covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds are named using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms, e.g., CO2 is Carbon Dioxide.