Ions and Compounds Flashcards
Binary Ionic Compounds
When a cation has more than 1 possible charge, specify charge with Roman numerals (e.g., cobalt (II) chloride, copper (II) oxide, etc.).
Polyatomic Ionic Compounds
NH4+ - Ammonium (the only cation) NO3- - Nitrate SO4-2 - Sulfate OH- - Hydroxide PO4-3 - Phosphate CO3-2 - Carbonate MnO4- - Permanganate CN- - Cyanide Cr2O7-2 - Dichromate CrO4-2 - Chromate S2O3-2 - Thiosulfate NO2- - Nitrite O2-2 - Peroxide
Hydrofluoric Acid
HF
Hydrochloric Acid
HCl
Nitric Acid
HNO3
Acetic Acid
CH3COOH
Sulfuric Acid
H2SO4
Phosphoric Acid
H3PO4
Ammonia
NH3
Cl, Br, and I are soluble*
*except when combined with Ag, Pb, Hg, and Cu
SO4 is soluble*
*except when combined with heavy alkaline earths Ba, Pb, Sr, and Ca
CO3, PO4, and S** insoluble
- except when combined with Group 1A and NH4
* *except when combined with Group 1A, Group 2A, and NH4
Metal OH insoluble*
*except when combined with Group 1A and larger Group 2A
All NO3 compounds are soluble
Always
All Group 1A or NH4 are soluble
Always