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Which statement describes how the binary ionic compound KBr is named?

A
The nonmetal is named first, and the name is unchanged.
B
The metal is named first, and the name is unchanged.
C
The nonmetal is named second, and the name is unchanged.
D
The metal is named second, and the name is unchanged.
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The angle between the hydrogen atoms in water (H2O) is slightly less than expected for a tetrahedral shape. This is because of the

A
extra electron repulsion from the lone pairs.
B
atomic radius of the oxygen atom.
C
additional repulsion of the shared electrons.
D
extra repulsion of the hydrogen atoms.
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What is the name of the ionic compound CaO?

A
calcium oxygen
B
calcium oxide
C
calcium(I) oxide
D
calcium(II) oxide
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Which statement describes a step in the formation of an ionic bond?

A
An attraction occurs between two ions that have the same charge.
B
A metal atom forms a cation, and a nonmetal atom forms an anion.
C
A more electronegative atom transfers electrons to a less electronegative atom.
D
A metal pulls electrons from another metal and produces a force of attraction.

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