Naming Compounds

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What is an ionic compound made of?

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An ionic compound is made of a metal and a nonmetal.

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What is the name of the compound LiBr?

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Lithium bromide.

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What is the chemical formula for phosphorus trichloride?

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PCl₃.

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What is the chemical formula of carbon tetrachloride?

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CCl₄.

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What is a covalent compound made of?

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A covalent compound is made of nonmetals.

Front

Define ionic bond.

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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Define covalent bond.

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed from metals and nonmetals and involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent compounds are formed from nonmetals and involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is the significance of the Roman numeral in naming transition metal compounds?

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The Roman numeral indicates the oxidation state of the metal in the compound.

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What is the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by the name of the nonmetal with its ending changed to '-ide'.