Naming Ionic Compounds: Optoinal

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What do Roman numerals indicate when naming ionic compounds with transition metals?

Back

The charge of the metal.

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What is the name of the compound Na2(SO4)?

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Sodium sulfate.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a polyatomic ion: OH-, CO3^2-, PO4^3-, Cl-, ClO4-?

Back

Cl-.

Front

What is the charge on the metal in Ti(CH3COO)3?

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3+.

Front

Define ionic compound.

Back

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

Front

What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together, that carries a charge.

Front

How do you determine the charge of a transition metal in a compound?

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By using the known charges of the other ions in the compound.

Front

What is the formula for sodium sulfate?

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Na2(SO4).

Front

What is the charge of the sulfate ion (SO4^2-)?

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2-.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons.