Naming Ionic and Molecular Compounds

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What is the name of the ionic compound LiBr?

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lithium bromide

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What is the name of the ionic compound BeCl₂?

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beryllium chloride

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What is the chemical formula for phosphorus trichloride?

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PCl₃

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What is the name of the ionic compound SnSe₂?

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Tin (IV) Selenide

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What is the name of the compound P₄S₁₀?

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tetraphosphorus decasulfide

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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The name of the cation (metal) is followed by the name of the anion (non-metal) with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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How do you name a molecular compound?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and the second element's name ends in '-ide'.

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What is the prefix for 4 in molecular compound naming?

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tetra-

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What is the prefix for 5 in molecular compound naming?

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penta-

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What is the charge of lithium in LiBr?

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+1