Chemical Formulas and Names

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What is the correct chemical formula for strontium acetate?

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Sr(C₂H₃O₂)₂

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All binary compounds end with_____

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-ide

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When writing ionic formulas, the ______ is always written first.

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cation

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What is the correct formula of the compound tribromine tetroxide?

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Br₃O₄

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What is the name of the compound P₃O₅?

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Triphosphorus pentoxide

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What is a chemical formula?

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A representation of a substance using symbols for its constituent elements and numbers to indicate the ratio of atoms.

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

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What does the prefix 'tri-' indicate in chemical nomenclature?

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It indicates that there are three atoms of an element in the compound.

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What is the significance of the subscript in a chemical formula?

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It indicates the number of atoms of each element in a molecule.

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

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Sodium chloride (table salt).