Naming & Writing Chemical Formulas

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What is the formula for copper (II) hydroxide?

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Cu(OH)₂

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What is the chemical formula for ammonium phosphate?

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(NH₄)₃PO₄

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What is the chemical formula for Tetrasulfur pentoxide?

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S₄O₅

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What is the name of CO?

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Carbon monoxide

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What is the name of Cr(NO₂)₃?

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chromium III nitrite

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Define a chemical formula.

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A chemical formula is a way of expressing information about the proportions of atoms that constitute a particular chemical compound.

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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 does the subscript in a chemical formula indicate?

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The subscript indicates the number of atoms of the element in the compound.

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What is the significance of parentheses in chemical formulas?

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Parentheses are used to indicate groups of atoms that behave as a single unit in a compound.

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How do you name a binary ionic compound?

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Name the cation first followed by the anion, changing the anion's ending to '-ide'.