Naming Compounds - Ionic and Covalent

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What is the formula for tetraarsenic decoxide?

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As₄O₁₀

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What is the name of the compound P₄O₈?

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tetraphosphorus octoxide

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What is the name of the compound Cu(NO₃)₂?

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copper(II) nitrate

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What is the name of the compound AgNO₃?

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silver nitrate

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What is the formula for beryllium oxide?

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BeO

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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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Define covalent compound.

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A compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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Name the cation first followed by the anion with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the naming convention for covalent compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and name the first element followed by the second with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the formula for aluminum oxide?

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Al₂O₃