Ionic and Covalent Nomenclature Flashcard

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What is the correct name for the compound NH4OH?

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Ammonium hydroxide

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What is the formula for manganese(III) oxide?

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Mn₂O₃

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The formula for Copper (I) Sulfide is...

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Cu₂S

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What is the correct name for the compound PCl₅?

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Phosphorus pentachloride

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What is the correct formula for the compound carbon tetrachloride?

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CCl₄

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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 prefixes in covalent nomenclature?

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

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl

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What is the name of the compound with the formula SO₂?

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Sulfur dioxide