Ionic and Covalent Compounds and Names

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding. They typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What is a covalent compound?

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A covalent compound is a chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms, typically between nonmetals.

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How do you name ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are named by stating the name of the metal (cation) first, followed by the name of the nonmetal (anion) with its ending changed to '-ide'.

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How do you name covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds are named using prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element, followed by the name of the first element and the second element with an '-ide' ending.

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What is the prefix for 2 in covalent compound naming?

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The prefix for 2 is 'di-'.

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What is the prefix for 3 in covalent compound naming?

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The prefix for 3 is 'tri-'.

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What is the formula for sulfur trioxide?

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The formula for sulfur trioxide is SO₃.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula PCl₅?

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The name of the compound is phosphorus pentachloride.

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What is the formula for dinitrogen pentoxide?

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The formula for dinitrogen pentoxide is N₂O₅.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula CO₂?

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The name of the compound is carbon dioxide.