Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds & Balancing Equations

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding. It typically consists of a metal and a non-metal.

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How do you name an ionic compound?

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To name an ionic compound, write the name of the metal (cation) first, followed by the name of the non-metal (anion) with its ending changed to '-ide'. For example, NaCl is named sodium chloride.

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What is the chemical formula for calcium chloride?

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The chemical formula for calcium chloride is CaCl₂.

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What is a covalent compound?

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A covalent compound is a chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between non-metal atoms.

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How do you name a covalent compound?

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To name a covalent compound, 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'. For example, CO₂ is named carbon dioxide.

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What is the chemical formula for Tetrasulfur pentoxide?

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The chemical formula for Tetrasulfur pentoxide is S₄O₅.

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How do you balance a chemical equation?

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To balance a chemical equation, adjust the coefficients of the reactants and products to ensure that the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides of the equation.

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Balance the equation: H₂ + S → H₂S

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1,1 → 1.

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What is the chemical formula for potassium oxide?

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The chemical formula for potassium oxide is K₂O.

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What is the name of the covalent compound NO₂?

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The name of the covalent compound NO₂ is nitrogen dioxide.