Chapter 9 - Naming Chemicals

Question 0

Be able to name each ion

Answer 0

Example: N(3-) - - nitride anion

K+ - - potassium cation

Question 1

Be able to state the charge on the ion that is typically formed by each element.

Answer 1

Example: Chlorine - - (-1)
Nitrogen - - (-3)
Potassium - - (+1)

Question 2

Be able to write the correct formula for ionic compounds.

Answer 2

Example: aluminum chloride - - Al(-)Cl(3)

Sodium phosphate - - Na(3)PO(4)

Question 3

Be able to name ionic compounds.

Answer 3

Example: LiNO(3) - - Lithium nitrate

Question 4

Be able to write the name for molecular compounds.

Answer 4

Example: S(3)F(7) - - Trisulfur Heptafluoride

Question 5

Be able to name molecular compounds

Answer 5

Example: Dihydrogen monoxide - - H(2)O