Naming Binary Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
The subscript is the number
A
Printed below the symbol (O2)
2
Q
The subscription tells you
A
How many atoms are in the compound
3
Q
Total positive charge is the total _ charge in a neutral compound
A
Negative
4
Q
Charge of cation becomes the subscript on the
A
Anion
5
Q
The charge on the anion becomes the subscript on the
A
Cation
6
Q
Al3+ and O2- becomes
A
Al2O3
7
Q
Mg2+ and S2- becomes
A
Mg2S2
8
Q
Use _ for writing formulas for binary compounds
A
Criss-cross rule
9
Q
Reduce Al2O3 to lowest terms
A
Aluminum oxide
10
Q
Reduce Al2O3 to lowest terms
A
Aluminum oxide
11
Q
Reduce Mg2 S2 to lowest terms
A
MgS Magnesium sulfide
