Chem Ch. 9 Flashcards
Catch dub
1
Q
Transition metal ion with multiple charges (lower charge)
A
-ous; ferrous oxide Fe2+
2
Q
Transition metal ion with multiple charges (higher charge)
A
-ic; ferric Fe3+
3
Q
ACID anion ends in -ide
A
prefix hydro + anion suffix ic + acid (ex. Hydrochloric acid)
4
Q
ACID anion ends in -ite
A
Acid name = anion name plus suffix -ous + acid (ex. Sulfurous acid)
5
Q
ACID anion ends in -ate
A
Stem of anion w suffix -ic + acid (ex. Nitric acid)
6
Q
When do you use number prefixes?
A
BINARY MOLECULAR COMPOUNDS; ex. CO; carbon monoxide