Chemistry Nomenclature TEST REVIEW

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What is the name of CO?

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Carbon Monoxide

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What is the formula for Potassium Oxide?

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K₂O

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What is the name of N₂P₅?

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Dinitrogen Pentaphosphide

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What is the formula for Zinc Nitrate?

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Zn(NO₃)₂

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What is the formula for hexanitrogen decoxide?

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N₆O₁₀

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What is the definition of a chemical formula?

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A representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements and numbers to indicate the ratio of atoms.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together, that carries a net charge.

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What is the naming convention for binary molecular compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and the suffix '-ide' for the second element.

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What is the charge of Zinc in compounds?

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Zinc typically has a charge of +2.