Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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What is the name of the ionic compound formed from calcium and chlorine?

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calcium chloride.

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What does a 2+ charge indicate about an atom?

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It means the atom is losing 2 electrons.

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What is the name of the compound AgF?

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silver fluoride.

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What is the name of the covalent compound N2O5?

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dinitrogen pentoxide.

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Which formula represents carbon monoxide?

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CO.

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What is an 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 compound?

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A compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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How do you name a binary ionic compound?

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Name the cation first, followed by the anion with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the charge of a calcium ion?

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+2.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl.