Physical Science Naming & Writing All Compounds Test

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What is the name of Ca3(PO4)2?

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calcium phosphate

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What is the chemical formula of magnesium hydroxide?

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Mg(OH)2

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What is the chemical formula of magnesium phosphide?

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Mg3P2

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What is the chemical formula of silver sulfide?

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Ag2S

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What is the name of CaI2?

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calcium iodide

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Define ionic compound.

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An ionic compound is formed when atoms transfer electrons, resulting in the attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

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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 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 name of a compound from its chemical formula?

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Identify the cation and anion, then combine their names, adjusting for any prefixes or suffixes as needed.

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What is the formula for calculating the total number of atoms in a compound?

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Add the subscripts of all elements in the chemical formula.