Naming Chemical Compounds

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What is the formula for magnesium chloride?

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MgCl₂

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What is the name of the compound with the formula Ca₃N₂?

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calcium nitride

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What is the correct formula for aluminum sulfide?

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Al₂S₃

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What is the name of MgF₂?

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Magnesium fluoride

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What is the formula for silicon dioxide?

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SiO₂

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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 non-metal with its ending changed to '-ide.'

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What is the difference between a molecular compound and an ionic compound?

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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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How do you determine the charge of a metal in a compound?

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The charge of a metal can often be determined by its position in the periodic table and the number of electrons it loses to form a bond.

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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

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

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sodium chloride