Chemical Names and Formulas

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What is the name of the compound Sc(OH)3?

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Scandium (III) hydroxide

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What is the correct name of the compound NO2?

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Nitrogen dioxide

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What do covalent compounds do with electrons?

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They share electrons.

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What is the formula for diphosphorus pentoxide?

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P2O5

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What does no subscript mean in a chemical formula?

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1 atom(s) of that element.

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by the name of the nonmetal with an '-ide' suffix.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds transfer electrons, while covalent compounds share electrons.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl

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What is the name of the compound with the formula H2O?

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Water (Dihydrogen monoxide)

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What does a subscript in a chemical formula indicate?

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The number of atoms of the element in the compound.