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Q: What is the first question you ask yourself when naming a compound?
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What is the first step in naming an ionic compound?

give the positive charge a name determine the name of the negative ion


Will sodium dioxide dissolve in water?

First of all the compound is improperly named, the greek prefix is not used when naming an ionic compound (A combination of a metal and a nonmetal) I believe the compound in question is actually sodium peroxide NaO2. The answer to this question is quite simple the solubility rules tell us that all salts of the alkali metal cations are soluble in water (Sodium is an alkali metal).


When is it appropriate to use prefixes when naming compounds?

Almost always. Especially when there are more than one atom of the first element in the compound.


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What is the rule used for naming a binary compound composed of a metal bonded to a nonmetal?

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Explain why sulfur aluminide is not a correct name for the ionic compound formed between sulfur and aluminum?

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What to think about when naming your kennel?

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What is the first question you should ask yourself when analyzing an advertisement?

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What are the guidelines for naming a business?

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