Multiple Choice
Which statement correctly describes how the binary ionic compound KBr is named?
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Naming Ionic Compounds
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Which statement explains why NaBr is classified as a compound?
A
NaBr consists of two different elements chemically combined in a fixed ratio.
B
NaBr is made up of identical atoms bonded together.
C
NaBr can be separated into its elements by physical means.
D
NaBr contains only one type of element.
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Understand the definition of a compound: A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio.
Analyze the composition of NaBr: It consists of sodium (Na) and bromine (Br), which are two different elements.
Recognize that in NaBr, these elements are chemically combined, meaning they form chemical bonds rather than just being mixed physically.
Recall that compounds have fixed ratios of their constituent elements, so NaBr always has one sodium atom for every bromine atom.
Conclude that because NaBr meets all these criteria, it is classified as a compound.
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