Chemical Nomenclature

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What is the chemical formula for carbon tetrachloride?

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CCl₄

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What is the correct formula for iodine?

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I₂

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What are ionic compounds made up of?

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Cation and anion.

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What is the name of Mg₃N₂?

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Magnesium nitride.

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What is the formula for potassium nitrate?

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KNO₃

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Define a cation.

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A positively charged ion.

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Define an anion.

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A negatively charged ion.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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

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What is the difference between molecular and ionic compounds?

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Molecular compounds consist of molecules formed by covalent bonds, while ionic compounds consist of ions held together by ionic bonds.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl