3.23 - Use of Oxidation Numbers in Nomenclature Flashcards
1
Q
When an element can have more than one oxidation number, what do compounds containing it also contain?
A
The oxidation number of the element
2
Q
How is this written?
A
In Roman Numerals in brackets
3
Q
What is this often referred to?
A
The Systematic Name
4
Q
How can you work backwards from the oxidation numbers to write the formulae?
A
Write out the oxidation numbers of the elements/compound ions in the compound, and use a ratio of charges to write the formulae
