Naming & Writing Chemical Formulas

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What is the name of Al(NO₃)₃?

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Aluminum Nitrate

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What is the name of CO?

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Carbon monoxide

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What is the chemical formula for ammonium phosphate?

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(NH₄)₃PO₄

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What is the formula for copper (II) hydroxide?

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Cu(OH)₂

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True or false: When naming ionic compounds, use prefixes to indicate subscripts.

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False

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What is the definition of a chemical formula?

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A chemical formula is a way of expressing information about the proportions of atoms that constitute a particular chemical compound.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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Subscripts indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.

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What does the Roman numeral in copper (II) hydroxide indicate?

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The Roman numeral indicates the oxidation state of the metal, which in this case is +2.

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

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Sodium chloride (table salt)