Chemistry Flashcards
ion
an atom that has an unequal amount of protons and electrons
cation
positively charged ion (METALS)
anion
negatively charged ions (NON-METALS)
multivalent
some ions have two possible valances
write correct valance as roman numeral!
naming non-metal ions
first syllable + ide
sulphur = sulfide
ionic compound
when a metal gives electrons to a non-metal, they bond through electrostatic attraction. This forms an IONIC COMPOUND.
(sodium (Na) + chloride (Cl) = NaCl
binary compounds
compounds with uneven ionic ratios
CaCl2
polyatomic ion
a group of atoms bonded together that acts as a single ion
Nick the Camel rules
first letter = name of ion
consonants = oxygen
vowels = valance
ate = all ions end with ate
Nitrate
NO3 (-)
Carbonate
CO3 (2-)
Chlorate
ClO3 (-)
Sulphate
SO4 (2-)
Phosphate
PO4 (3-)
Bicarbonate
HCO3 (-)
Hydroxide
OH (-)
Ammonium
NH4 (+)
covalent bond
when two non-metal atoms join together to share electrons in order to reach full valance
naming molecular compounds
the elements are given prefixes corresponding with their subscripts (number of atoms). The second element is given the suffix IDE
the diatomic gasses (HOFBRINCL)
H ydrogen O xygen F lourine Br omine I odine N itrogen Cl orine
Ammonia (base)
NH3
Methane
CH4
Water
H2O
synthesis
2 or more reactants combine to form 1 product
Mg + O2 = MgO2