Chapter 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 Flashcards
Do we use prefixes when naming ionic compounds?
no
Are modified names for nonmetals used in covalent compounds, ionic compounds, or both?
both
What is a polyatomic ion?
an ion that contains more than one atom
List the 7 polyatomic ions by name
ammonium
hydroxide
nitrate
carbonate
sulfate
phosphate
hydrogen carbonate (bicarbonate)
What is the formula for ammonium
NH4+
What is the formula name for hydroxide?
OH-
What is the formula name for nitrate?
NO3-
What is the formula name for carbonate?
CO3 2-
What is the formula name for sulfate?
SO4 2-
What is the formula name for phosphate?
PO4 3-
What is the formula name for hydrogen carbonate (bicarbonate)?
HCO3-
Are polyatomic ions held together by a covalent bond or an ionic bond?
covalent
When naming ions in an ionic compound, how are metals named?
the same of the element
When naming ions in an ionic compound, how are most transition metals named?
the name of the element and a roman number representing the charge
When naming an ion in an ionic compound, how are nonmetals named?
the ending of the element is changed to “ide”