nomenclature review

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What is the name of FeCl₂?

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iron (II) chloride

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What is formed when an atom loses an electron?

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cation

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What is the name of Al₂O₃?

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Aluminum Oxide

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What is LiBr called?

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lithium bromide

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What is the name of NF₃?

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nitrogen trifluoride

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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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 is the naming convention for binary ionic compounds?

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The name of the metal is followed by the name of the non-metal with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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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.