Compound Naming and Formulas

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What is the formula for Magnesium Chloride?

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MgCl₂

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What type of compound is formed by a nonmetal + nonmetal?

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Covalent compound

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What is the name for the formula Mg₃P₂?

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Magnesium phosphide

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Is AgNO₃ an ionic or covalent compound?

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Ionic

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What is the name for the formula Ca₃N₂?

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Calcium nitride

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What is the general formula for ionic compounds?

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Metal + Nonmetal (e.g., NaCl)

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What is a covalent compound?

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A compound formed between two nonmetals.

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How do you determine the formula for an ionic compound?

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Use the charges of the ions to balance them.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula Na₂O?

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Sodium oxide

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve transfer of electrons; covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons.