Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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What is the name of the compound AgF?

Back

Silver fluoride

Front

What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

Back

Covalent

Front

What is the name of the compound MgO?

Back

Magnesium oxide

Front

What type of bond is formed when metals bond with non-metals?

Back

Ionic

Front

Which pair of elements is most likely to form an ionic compound: Magnesium and fluorine, Nitrogen and sulfur, Oxygen and chlorine, or Sodium and aluminum?

Back

Magnesium and fluorine

Front

What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

What is a covalent compound?

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A compound formed by the sharing of electrons between nonmetals.

Front

How do you name a binary ionic compound?

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Name the metal first, followed by the nonmetal with its ending changed to '-ide.'

Front

What is the charge of magnesium in MgO?

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+2

Front

What is the charge of fluoride in AgF?

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-1