Chemical nomenclature Flashcards
1
Q
Binary ionic compounds
A
Criss cross
2
Q
Hydrates
A
Add hydrate to the end of compound with correct prefix
3
Q
Polyatomic ions
A
Criss cross leaving whole polyatomic in brackets
4
Q
Molecular compounds
A
Use prefixes, no criss cross
5
Q
Multivalent metals (classical)
A
Change the ending of the greater charge to “ic” and the other to “ous”
6
Q
Multivalent metals (stock system) IUPAC
A
Use roman numerals to indicate which one was used
7
Q
Oxyions
A
Non metals with oxygen (but not hydroxide)
8
Q
1 less 0
A
chlorate= chlorITE
9
Q
2 less 0
A
chlorate= HYPOchlorITE
10
Q
Peroxides
A
One O added. Water= hydrogen peroxide
11
Q
1
A
mono (i)
12
Q
2
A
di (ii)
13
Q
3
A
tri (iii)
14
Q
4
A
tetra (iv)
15
Q
5
A
penta (v)
