nomenclature Flashcards
what is a binary ionic compound made of?
one metal and one nonmetal
what is step 1 of the crisscross method?
write the ______ on the ______
charges / symbols
what is step 2 of the crisscross method?
cross the ______
charges
what is step 3 of the crisscross method?
______
simplify
when writing a chemical formula, never include the number ______
1
what is a multivalent binary ionic compound made of?
one transition metal (with more than one charge) and a nonmetal
how do we find a multivalent binary ionic compound
uncrisscross the charges
in a multivalent binary ionic compound, the metals have a ______ charge and nonmetals have a ______ charge
+ / -
how do we check if the charges are correct?
check the nonmetal on the periodic table
how do we write the metal’s charge on the multivalent binary ionic compound?
in roman numerals
when are roman numerals used?
when there is more than one charge