Naming Of Ionic Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first step to naming an ionic compound?
A
White the chemical symbol of the metal and non-metal
2
Q
What is the second step to naming an ionic compound?
A
Write the element’s ionic charge to the top right of the symbol
3
Q
What is the third step to naming an ionic compound?
A
Drop AND cross ionic charges without + or - signs
4
Q
What is the fourth step to naming an ionic compound?
A
Reduce to lowest terms