Chemical Compounds - Classifying, Naming Covalent, Writing Ionic

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What is a chemical compound?

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A chemical compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together.

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How do you determine the number of atoms in a chemical formula?

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Count the subscripts in the formula. If there are parentheses, multiply the subscripts inside by the subscript outside the parentheses.

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What is the correct name for the compound H2O?

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Water.

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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 between metals and nonmetals, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between nonmetals.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl.

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How do you name a covalent compound like CO2?

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Use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms and the suffix '-ide' for the second element. CO2 is named carbon dioxide.

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What is the simplest formula for a compound?

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The simplest formula, or empirical formula, shows the lowest whole-number ratio of elements in a compound.

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What is the charge of a sulfate ion?

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The sulfate ion (SO4) has a charge of -2.

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How do you write the formula for an ionic compound?

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Combine the symbols of the ions, ensuring that the total positive and negative charges balance to zero.

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What is the name of the compound NH4Cl?

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Ammonium chloride.