Compounds Test

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What is the name of the compound CsCl?

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Cesium chloride

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What is the name of the compound Ag₂O?

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Silver oxide

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What element do all acids begin with?

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Hydrogen

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What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound of lithium and oxygen?

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Li₂O

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What is the chemical formula of dinitrogen tetroxide?

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N₂O₄

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What is the general formula for a binary ionic compound?

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The formula is typically written as (cation)_(anion) with subscripts indicating the ratio of ions.

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What is the significance of the prefixes in molecular compounds?

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Prefixes indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula N₂O₄?

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Dinitrogen tetroxide