Test: Naming Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding. They typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What is a covalent compound?

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A covalent compound is a chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms, usually between nonmetals.

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How do you name ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are named by stating the name of the metal (cation) first, followed by the name of the nonmetal (anion) with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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How do you name covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds are named using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element present, followed by the name of the first element and the second element with an '-ide' ending.

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What is the significance of prefixes in covalent compound naming?

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Prefixes indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound. For example, 'di-' means two, 'tri-' means three, and 'tetra-' means four.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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The formula for sodium chloride is NaCl.

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What is the formula for calcium fluoride?

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The formula for calcium fluoride is CaF₂.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula P₄O₇?

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The name of the compound P₄O₇ is tetraphosphorus heptaoxide.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula SeF₄?

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The name of the compound SeF₄ is selenium tetrafluoride.

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What is the formula for iron (II) chloride?

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The formula for iron (II) chloride is FeCl₂.