Ionic and Molecular Names and Formulas

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What is the formula for sodium nitride?

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Na₃N(s)

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What is the name for P₂S₅(s)?

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diphosphorus pentasulfide

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This type of compound contains a metal.

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ionic

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What is the name for K₃P(s)?

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potassium phosphide

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What is the correct formula for carbon dioxide?

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CO₂(g)

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Define ionic compound.

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A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically consisting of metals and nonmetals.

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Define molecular compound.

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A compound formed by the sharing of electrons between nonmetals.

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by the name of the nonmetal with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the general rule for naming molecular compounds?

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

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What is the formula for potassium sulfide?

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K₂S(s)