Naming Conventions

Question 1

Which ion is placed first in an ionic compound (a salt)?

Answer 1

The metal (cation)

Question 2

Does the name of the cation change in a compound? If yes, how?

Answer 2

No, unless it is a transition metal, then the roman numeral for the charge has to be added

Question 3

Does the name of the anion change in a compound? If yes, how?

Answer 3

Yes, the ending of the element is changed to ‘-ide’. E.g. chlorine -> chloride

Question 4

Do the names of polyatomic ions change in a compound? If yes, how?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

What is the prefix and suffix used for most acids?

Answer 5

‘Hydro-‘ and ‘-ic’

Question 6

Which acids do not have a prefix?

Answer 6

Acids with polyatomic anions, for example they would just be called ‘sulfuric acid’

Question 7

How do you name bases?

Answer 7

Name the ion that is not hydroxide, then add hydroxide on the end

Question 8

How do you name carbonates?

Answer 8

Name the metal that comes before the carbonate, then write carbonate after