Formulas and Equations Flashcards
1
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Naming Binary Ionic compounds
A
- Metal name goes first (stays same)
2. Nonmetal name ending changed to “ide”
2
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Examples of naming ionic compounds
A
Potassium Chloride ——–> KCl
Sodium Chloride ———-> NaCl
Sodium Oxide ————–> NaO
3
Q
Final formulas must be written in the empirical formula
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The simplest form of subscripts
4
Q
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
5
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Naming polyatomic ions
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- Name metal & state roman numeral if > 1 oxidation state
2. Name polyatomic ion
6
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Naming Molecular Compounds
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- Less EN nonmetal first
- More EN nonmetal is written with “ide” ending
- Use prefixes if more than one
7
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Tips for naming covalent compounds
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Only use mono for the second element!
8
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What are the prefixes for covalent compounds?
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- Mono
- Di
- Tri
- Tetra
- Penta
- Hexa
- Hepta
- Octa
- Nona
- Deca
9
Q
Name H2O
A
dihydrogen monoxide
10
Q
Name CO
A
carbon monoxide
11
Q
Name CCl4
A
Carbon tetrachloride
12
Q
Name BF3
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Boron trifluoride