Naming Ionic and Molecular Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
Cations formed from a metal
A
end in - ide
2
Q
NaCl
A
sodium chloride
3
Q
KBr
A
potassium bromide
4
Q
BaO
A
barium oxide
5
Q
(NH4)2O
A
Ammonium oxide
6
Q
NH4Br
A
Ammonium Bromide
7
Q
Na3N
A
sodium nitride
8
Q
Metal can form more than one cation
A
number written in ( )
9
Q
CuCl
A
Copper (I) Chloride
10
Q
CuCl2
A
Copper (II) Chloride
11
Q
Polyatomic anions containing oxygen
A
end in -ate or -ite (depending on which has more oxygen)
12
Q
NaNO3
A
Sodium Nitrate
13
Q
NaNO2
A
Sodium Nitrite
14
Q
K2SO3
A
Potassium Sulfite
15
Q
K2SO4
A
Potassium Sulfate
16
Q
Which nonmetal element is written first?
A
name of element further to the left (closer to metals) or lower in same group
17
Q
H2O
A
dihydrate monoxide
18
Q
CO
A
carbon monoxide
19
Q
CO2
A
carbon dioxide
