Module 2 Flashcards
1
Q
empirical formula
A
simplest whole number ratio of the atoms in a compound (can round)
2
Q
molecular formula
A
exact number of each type of atom in a compound
3
Q
structural formula
A
exact number and exact orientation
4
Q
diatomic
A
2 atoms
5
Q
polyatomic
A
many atoms
6
Q
ionic compounds
A
metal and nonmetal
7
Q
molecular compounds
A
nonmetal and nonmetal
8
Q
Formula for ionic compounds
A
- (anion subscript x anion charge)/cation subscript
9
Q
Naming binary ionic compounds
A
name of cation + nonmetal with -IDE
10
Q
Naming binary molecular compounds
A
prefix + 1st element + prefix + 2nd element with -IDE
11
Q
Binary acids
A
HYDRO + acid name with -IC + acid
12
Q
Oxoacids
A
-ate = -ic, -ite = ous
