Chemistry - Naming Compounds

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1. What type of bond is typically formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Ionic bonds are typically formed between a metal and a nonmetal due to the transfer of electrons. Covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons, metallic bonds are between two metals, and hydrogen bonds are a type of intermolecular force.

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2. What type of bond forms between two nonmetals?

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When two nonmetals bond, they typically form a covalent bond where they share electrons. Ionic bonds form between a metal and a nonmetal, metallic bonds occur between two metals, and hydrogen bonds are a type of intermolecular force.

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3. What is a cation?

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A cation is an ion with a positive charge, formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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4. What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion, formed when an atom gains electrons. It is important to distinguish it from a positive ion, neutral molecule, and a proton.

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5. All metals, except Hg22+ (mercurous), are?

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Metals typically exist in the solid state and have closely packed atoms, which results in monatomic structure. Elements like mercury (Hg) can form diatomic molecules but are an exception among metals.

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6. The charge on a metal ion is typically

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Metal ions typically lose electrons to achieve a stable outer electron configuration, resulting in a positive charge.

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7. Column one ions have what charge?

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Column one ions generally have a positive charge, specifically a +1 charge. This is due to the loss of one electron, resulting in a cation with a positive charge.

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8. Column 2 ions have what charge?

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In the periodic table, elements in column 2 typically lose two electrons to form cations with a +2 charge.

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9. When are parentheses used in systemic names?

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Parentheses are commonly used in chemical names to specify the oxidation state of transition metals when they can form multiple ions. This is important for clarity and to differentiate between different compounds with the same elements.

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10. In systemic names, which ions do not use roman numerals?

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Elements that have consistent charges typically do not require the use of Roman numerals in their systemic names.

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11. Which elements form only one ion?

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The correct answer includes elements that form only one ion, while the incorrect answers can form multiple ions with varying charges.

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12. Substances that are gas or liquid at room temp are most always _____ compounds.

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Substances that are gas or liquid at room temperature are most commonly covalent compounds as they have weaker intermolecular forces compared to ionic or metallic compounds, allowing them to exist in a gas or liquid state.

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13. Solids at room temperature are always which type of compounds?

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Solids at room temperature are typically either ionic compounds or metallic compounds due to their strong intermolecular forces.

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14. Binary Covalent Compounds

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Binary covalent compounds consist of two different nonmetals bonded together through covalent bonds. The naming convention for such compounds involves using prefixes to indicate the number of each atom present in the compound.

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15. In covalent compounds containing Hydrogen atoms, what is the element name?

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In covalent compounds, the element name for Hydrogen is HYDROGEN as it is the element present in the compound that forms covalent bonds.

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16. In covalent compounds containing Oxygen atoms, the second word is prefix-_______.

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In covalent compounds, the second word is typically the prefix indicating the number of Oxygen atoms present, which is why the correct answer is OXIDE.

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17. In Covalent Compounds, the first word of the name is determined by the name of the element in a column more _______, and if in the same _______, is determined by the one which is _________.

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In Covalent Compounds, the first word of the name is determined by the name of the element in a column more LEFT, and if in the same COLUMN, is determined by the one which is LOWER.

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18. In Covalent Compounds, the second word is comprised of the prefix of the ____ of atoms, then the ____ of the second element followed by the suffix ____.

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In covalent compounds, the naming convention follows specific rules regarding the number of atoms and the elements present. The correct answer highlights the use of the 'NUMBER' as the prefix indicating the number of atoms, the 'ROOT' of the second element, and the '-IDE' suffix. The incorrect answers veer off by mentioning irrelevant terms like 'MASS,' 'WEIGHT,' 'VOLUME,' 'DENSITY,' 'LENGTH,' and 'HEIGHT' which are not part of the naming convention for covalent compounds.

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19. What is the Latin term for 123 number of atoms?

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In chemistry, the terms used for indicating the number of atoms of an element in a compound are derived from Latin. For example, 'Mon-' represents 1, 'Di-' represents 2, and 'Tri-' represents 3. Therefore, the correct answer for 123 number of atoms is 'Tri'.

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20. What is the latin term for _____ number of atoms?456

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In chemistry, the prefixes refer to the number of atoms present. The prefix 'Tetra' indicates 4 atoms, 'Penta' indicates 5 atoms, and 'Hexa' indicates 6 atoms.

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21. What is the latin term for _____ number of atoms?78910

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In Latin, the terms for numbers ending in 7, 8, 9, and 10 are Hepta, Octa, Nona, and Deca respectively. Therefore, the correct term for 7 atoms is Hepta, 8 atoms is Octa, 9 atoms is Nona, and 10 atoms is Deca.

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22. What is the covalent compound of 4 Fluorine and 2 Nitrogen?

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The correct covalent compound of 4 Fluorine and 2 Nitrogen is dinitrogen tetrafluoride because it follows the naming conventions for covalent compounds based on the prefixes indicating the number of atoms of each element present.

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23. What are the 2 Categories of Naming Ions?

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Naming ions involves determining if the ion is a cation or anion, and whether it is monatomic or polyatomic in nature. It is not related to being a proton or electron, solid or liquid, or organic or inorganic.

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24. Hydrogen Ions:1) Classified as ________2) For H+ ions when dissolved in water; this is called an _______3) Behaves as a H- when it is bonded to metal atoms. This is called _______
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25. In reactions, neutral atoms tend to _____ electrons.

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In chemical reactions, neutral atoms tend to lose or gain electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, resulting in the formation of ions or new compounds.

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26. Metal ions nearly always behave as ions with a ______ charge in compounds with both metal and nonmetal atoms.

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Metal ions typically lose electrons to become positively charged when forming compounds with nonmetals.

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27. Metals to the right of the 1st and 2nd columns form how many stable ions?

Explanation

Metals to the right of the 1st and 2nd columns lose electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration, resulting in the formation of one or two stable ions with positive charges.

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28. Metals in the first two columns of the periodic table form only ____ ion.

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Metals in the first two columns of the periodic table tend to lose electrons to attain a stable electron configuration, resulting in the formation of ions with a positive charge. Specifically, metals in the first two columns typically form ions with a charge of +1, hence the correct answer is 'ONE ion'.

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29. If an element forms only one ion, how is the ion named?

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The correct answer states that for elements forming only one ion, the ion is named using the element name. This is a common practice for monatomic ions.

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30. Metal Ion Naming Chart

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The term 'Chart' is commonly used to refer to a visual representation of information in a concise and organized manner, making it the most appropriate option in this context.

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What type of bond is typically formed between a metal and a nonmetal?
What type of bond forms between two nonmetals?
What is a cation?
What is an anion?
All metals, except Hg22+ (mercurous), are?
The charge on a metal ion is typically
Column one ions have what charge?
Column 2 ions have what charge?
When are parentheses used in systemic names?
In systemic names, which ions do not use roman numerals?
Which elements form only one ion?
Substances that are gas or liquid at room temp are most always _____...
Solids at room temperature are always which type of compounds?
Binary Covalent Compounds
In covalent compounds containing Hydrogen atoms, what is the element...
In covalent compounds containing Oxygen atoms, the second word is...
In Covalent Compounds, the first word of the name is determined by the...
In Covalent Compounds, the second word is comprised of the prefix of...
What is the Latin term for 123 number of atoms?
What is the latin term for _____ number of atoms?456
What is the latin term for _____ number of atoms?78910
What is the covalent compound of 4 Fluorine and 2 Nitrogen?
What are the 2 Categories of Naming Ions?
Hydrogen Ions:1) Classified as ________2) For H+ ions when dissolved...
In reactions, neutral atoms tend to _____ electrons.
Metal ions nearly always behave as ions with a ______ charge in...
Metals to the right of the 1st and 2nd columns form how many stable...
Metals in the first two columns of the periodic table form only ____...
If an element forms only one ion, how is the ion named?
Metal Ion Naming Chart
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