Naming Compounds Flashcards
How do you name an ion?
1) Name the cation
2) Name the ion and add -ide as the ending
What is a multivalent element?
An element with more than one ion (charge).
What is a special consideration for naming multivalent elements?
Add a numeral to identify the charge.
What are the rules for simplifying the charges in ionic and molecular compounds?
You CAN simplify ionic compounds (and should).
You CANNOT simplify molecular compounds (ie. C6H12O6)
What is a molecule?
Two or more non-metallic atoms bonded together.
What are covalent bonds?
How the atoms in a molecule are joined together whenthey share electrons.
What are the diatomic elements?
I2, H2, N2, Br2, O2, Cl2, F2
What are the polyatomic elements?
O3 (ozone), P4, S8
How do you name molecular compounds?
(prefix if more than one)+1st element + prefix+2cd element+ide
What is the prefix for 1?
mono
What is the prefix for 2?
di
What is the prefix for 3?
tri
What is the prefix for 4?
tetra
What is the prefix for 5?
penta
What is the prefix for 6?
hexa
