1.3 Chemical Formulae And Naming Compounds

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What does the suffix '-ide' indicate in compound naming?

It indicates a compound of two elements.

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What do the suffixes '-ate' and '-ite' indicate?

They indicate compounds containing oxygen.

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What is the significance of Roman numerals in compound names?

They indicate the valency of the metal, which is crucial for determining the correct formula.

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What is the cross-over rule in writing chemical formulae?

It is used to determine the formula of a compound by crossing the valencies of the elements involved.

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What are group ions?

Group ions contain more than one type of atom and their valency is derived from their charge.

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what does mono - mean in a chemical formula?

mono means it contains 1 atom

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what does di - mean in a chemical formula?

di means it contains 2 atoms

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what does tri - mean in a chemical formula?

tri means it contains 3 atoms

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what does tetra - mean in a chemical formula?

tetra means it contains 4 atoms

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what does I mean in a chemical formula?

it means it has a valency of 1

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what does Il mean in a chemical formula?

it means it has a valency of 2

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what does Ill mean in a chemical formula?

it means it has a valency of 3

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what does IV mean in a chemical formula?

it means it has a valency of 4

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what does V mean in a chemical formula?

it means it has a valency of 5

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what does VI mean in a chemical formula?

it means it has a valency of 6