Chapter 6 Review: Naming Compounds and Writing Formulas

What is the oxidation state of sulfur in $$\text{SO}_2$$ ?

Identify a binary covalent compound from the following: $$\text{KBr}$$ , $$\text{CO}$$ , $$\text{MgO}$$ , $$\text{Na}_2\text{O}$$ .

What is the name of the polyatomic ion $$\text{SO}_4^{2-}$$ ?

Which of the following is an ionic compound: $$\text{CO}_2$$ , $$\text{NaCl}$$ , $$\text{H}_2\text{O}$$ , $$\text{CH}_4$$ ?

What is the correct name for the compound $$\text{P}_4\text{O}_{10}$$ ?

Define a binary compound.

What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

What is the formula for sulfate?

How do you determine the oxidation state of an element in a compound?

What is the name of the compound $$\text{Na}_2\text{O}$$ ?