nomenclature Flashcards
memorize
1
Q
-ide
A
single element with a negative charge (except Hydroxide OH-1 and Cyanide CN-1
2
Q
-ate
A
normal number of oxygens in the oxyanion (polyatomic ions)
3
Q
-ite
A
one less oxygen than normal with same charge as normal (ClO2 -, Chlorite)
4
Q
Hypo- -ite
A
2 less oxygen than normal with same charge as normal (ClO -1, Hypochlorite)
5
Q
Per- -ate
A
one more oxygen than normal with same charge as normal (ClO4-1, Perchlorate)