Naming & Writing Ionic & Covalent Review

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What is the correct formula for sodium sulfate?

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Na2SO4

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What is the correct formula for carbon tetraiodide?

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CI4

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What is the correct name for CrCl3?

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Chromium (III) chloride

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What is the correct formula for beryllium nitrate?

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Be(NO3)2

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What is the name of C2H3O2?

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acetate

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Define ionic compound.

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A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is the significance of the Roman numeral in transition metal compounds?

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It indicates the oxidation state of the metal in the compound.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together, that carries a charge.

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How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

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By balancing the total positive and negative charges of the ions.