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Ions combine in only one ratio. -APEX
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Do you use the naming prefixes when naming ionic compounds?
No, formulas of ionically bonded compounds can be figured out without prefixes and understanding of how many electrons are gained/lost. In covalent bonds, prefixes are needed and without them the formulas and quantities couldn't be determined.
Why is Al2O3 is named aluminum oxide without prefixes?
Aluminum oxide is named without prefixes because aluminum typically forms a 3+ cation, while oxygen forms a 2- anion. The charges balance in a 1:1 ratio, so no prefixes are needed to indicate the relative numbers of each element present in the compound.
Why are prefixes not needed in naming ionic compounds?
Ions combine in only one ratio, so prefixes are not needed.
Why do Greek prefixes appear in the names of ionic or covalent compounds?
Greek prefixes are used in the naming of covalent compounds to indicate the number of atoms of each element present in the compound. These prefixes help in specifying the exact ratio of elements in the compound. In ionic compounds, Greek prefixes are not used because the compounds consist of ions with fixed ratios, so the prefixes are not needed.
Why are prefixes not needed in the naming ionic compounds?
Ionic compounds do not contain discrete molecules but rather a repeating pattern of positive and negative ions in a crystal lattice. The charges on the ions already indicate the ratio of the elements present, so prefixes are not needed to specify the number of atoms like in covalent compounds.
What is the formula for Hydrogen fluoride?
HF This is an example of a covalent compound, so prefixes are needed to determine how many of each atom are in the compound. Since there are none, it is given that there are one of each.
When is it appropriate to use parentheses in the naming of an ionic compound?
When the compound contains an ion with more than one atom in each ion, and the number of such units in a formula unit of the ionic compound is at least 2, parentheses are needed in the formula of the compound. In more conventional naming, parentheses containing a Roman number are often used after the name of a cation to denote its oxidation state, particular for atoms that form more than one stable cation.
What are the two steps are needed to find the formula of a binary compound?
1. Write a chemical symbol for each element mentioned in the order given in the name. 2. Add subscripts according to prefixes in the name.
What is formula for hydrogen fluoride?
HF This is an example of a covalent compound, so prefixes are needed to determine how many of each atom are in the compound. Since there are none, it is given that there are one of each.
A compound needed for photosynthsis?
h2o and co2.
What is the chemical compound needed for photosynthesis?
Clorophyll
Chemically speaking what does Ag N3 stand for?
The chemical name is Silver Nitride or Silver (I) Nitride. The Roman prefix is needed when naming a ionic compound that contains a transition metal.
