Naming help

Question 1

What suffix is added to binary ionic compounds?

Answer 1

-ide

Question 2

For binary ionic compounds, when do we need to put the charge in parenthesis after the metal?

Answer 2

When multiple charges are possible for the metal (ex. Fe)

Question 3

What is the rule for naming binary ionic compounds?

Answer 3

cation (usually metal) + cation charge (ONLY when multiple charges are possible)+ anion with suffix -ide added

Question 4

How do you name molecular compounds?

Answer 4

first element (w/ prefix of amount, but NOT MONO)+ second element (w/ prefix of amount) + ide

Question 5

What suffix is added to binary molecular compounds?

Answer 5

-ide

Question 6

polyatomic ions

Answer 6

charged group of two or more atoms joined together by covalent bonds

Question 7

oxoanions

Answer 7

polyatomic anions containing oxygen in combingation with one or more other elements

Question 8

binary acids

Answer 8

• contain hydrogen and a monoatomic anion
• most contain halogens
• “hydro”+halogen base name+ic+acid