Formulas and Equations Flashcards

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Naming Binary Ionic compounds

A
  1. Metal name goes first (stays same)

2. Nonmetal name ending changed to “ide”

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Examples of naming ionic compounds

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Potassium Chloride ——–> KCl
Sodium Chloride ———-> NaCl
Sodium Oxide ————–> NaO

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3
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Final formulas must be written in the empirical formula

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The simplest form of subscripts

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4
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Naming with Oxidation #s

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  • Look up on the periodic table and decide which its using

- Specify with Roman numerals in the name

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5
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Naming polyatomic ions

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  1. Name metal & state roman numeral if > 1 oxidation state

2. Name polyatomic ion

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6
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Naming Molecular Compounds

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  1. Less EN nonmetal first
  2. More EN nonmetal is written with “ide” ending
  3. Use prefixes if more than one
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7
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Tips for naming covalent compounds

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Only use mono for the second element!

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8
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What are the prefixes for covalent compounds?

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  1. Mono
  2. Di
  3. Tri
  4. Tetra
  5. Penta
  6. Hexa
  7. Hepta
  8. Octa
  9. Nona
  10. Deca
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9
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Name H2O

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dihydrogen monoxide

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10
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Name CO

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carbon monoxide

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11
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Name CCl4

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Carbon tetrachloride

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12
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Name BF3

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Boron trifluoride

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