naming ionic compounds Flashcards
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how to name ionic compounds
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How to name ionic compounds
Step 1 - name the metal first.
Step 2 - change the ending of the non-metal to -IDE and name is second.
Exemple. NaCl ⇨ Sodium ChlorIDE
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writing the formula for ionic compounds
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Writing Formulas for Ionic Compounds
The sum of the charges in a chemical formula must be equal to zero. Criss cross applesauce that McBitch and make those charges equal.