Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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What is the chemical formula for carbon monoxide?

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CO

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What is the name of the compound P2O5?

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diphosphorus pentoxide

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What is the chemical formula for calcium oxide?

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CaO

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What is the name of the compound Mn(NO3)2?

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Manganese (II) nitrate

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What is the chemical formula for chromium (III) nitrate?

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Cr(NO3)3

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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 the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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

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How do you name a covalent compound with two nonmetals?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element, followed by the name of the first element and the second element with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl

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What is the name of the compound Al2O3?

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Aluminum oxide