Mixed Naming and formula writing practice (Chem 1)

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What is the formula for calcium phosphate?

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Ca₃(PO₄)₂

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What is the correct name for MgI₂?

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Magnesium iodide

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What should you do when adding a subscript to a polyatomic ion?

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Put parentheses around the polyatomic ion before adding a subscript.

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When naming ionic compounds with transition metals, what must be included?

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Roman numerals to show the charge of the metal.

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What is the formula for ammonium phosphate?

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(NH₄)₃PO₄

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Define ionic compound.

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

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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

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

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By using the Roman numeral in the compound's name.

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What is the significance of subscripts in chemical formulas?

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They indicate the number of atoms of each element in a compound.

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What is the formula for magnesium chloride?

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MgCl₂