C3 Formulas Flashcards
Hydroxide formula
OH-
Term for a positively charged ion
Cat ion
Term for a negatively charged ion
An ion
Ammonium formula
NH4+
Nitrate formula
NO3-
Sulfate formula
S04 2-
Carbonate formula
CO3 2-
What is the rule for transition metal charges?
The Roman numeral in the brackets represents the positive charge. Eg Fe(III) has a +3 charge
Define poly atomic ion
An ion that has two or more different element eg hydroxide
Sulfur formula
S8
Phosphorus formula
P4
What is the chemical formula for metals?
Their symbol on the periodic table
What is the chemical formula for Group 0 elements?
Their symbol on the periodic table
Chemical formula for oxygen
O2
Chemical formula for hydrogen
H2
Chemical formula for nitrogen
N3