Naming Chemical Compounds

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What is the oxidation number of silicon in LiSiO3^-2?

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(III)

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What is the name for the compound NaH?

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sodium hydride

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What is the name for the compound LiOH?

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lithium hydroxide

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What is the formula for iron (II) carbonate?

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FeCO3

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What is the name for the compound BaO?

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Barium oxide

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Define a chemical compound.

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A chemical compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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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, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

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What is the significance of oxidation numbers in chemical compounds?

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Oxidation numbers indicate the degree of oxidation of an atom in a compound, helping to determine the electron transfer in reactions.

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How do you name a binary ionic compound?

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Name the cation first followed by the anion, changing the anion's ending to '-ide'.

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What is the formula for sodium sulfate?

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Na2SO4