Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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What is the name of the compound CuO?

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Copper (II) oxide

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Is PBr5 an ionic or covalent compound?

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Covalent

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the name of the compound AgF?

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Silver fluoride

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What is the name of the compound C3H8?

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Tricarbon octahydride

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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

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Ionic

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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Name the metal first, followed by the non-metal with an '-ide' suffix.

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What is the general rule for naming covalent compounds?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and name the first element followed by the second with an '-ide' suffix.

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What is the prefix for 2 in covalent compound naming?

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Di-

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What is the prefix for 5 in covalent compound naming?

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Penta-

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.