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Nomenclature Flashcards

1
Q

When naming binary ionic compounds that has a cation with multiple charges, you must specify the charge using _______________

A

Roman numerals

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2
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For ______________ you should always used the name assigned to it

A

Polyatomic ions

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3
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If the first word in the compound is a metal or ammonium, it is an ________________

A

ionic compound

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4
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Ionic compounds are ________

A

Neutral

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5
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When writing ionic formulas, ___________ must be used when there is a multiple of a certain polyatomic ion

A

Parenthesis

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6
Q

_____________________ are made of two

non-metals

A

Binary covalent compounds

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7
Q

Binary covalent compounds use __________

A

Prefixes

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8
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What is the prefix for 1?

A

Mono

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9
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What is the prefix for 2?

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Di

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10
Q

What is the prefix for 3?

A

Tri

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11
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What is the prefix for 4?

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Tetra

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12
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What is the prefix for 5?

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Penta

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13
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What is the prefix for 6?

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Hexa

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14
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What is the prefix for 7?

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Hepta

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15
Q

What is the prefix for 8?

A

Octa

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16
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What is the prefix for 9?

17
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What is the prefix for 10?

18
Q

When naming binary covalent compounds the first word takes the name of the element with the suitable ___________

19
Q

When naming binary covalent compounds the second word takes the name of the element with the _______ suffix and the suitable prefix

20
Q

Formulas for acids usually start with ______

21
Q

For organic acids the cation of often placed at the _______ of the formula

22
Q

What are the two types of acids we look at?

A
  • acids containing oxygen

- acids that do not contain oxygen

23
Q

To name all acids you must look at the ______

24
Q

Oxygen containing acids have ______________

A

Polyatomic anions

25
Q

When naming oxygen containing acids, write the name of the polyatomic ion but change ate to _______ and add the word acid

26
Q

When naming oxygen containing acids, write the name of the polyatomic ion but change ite to ____________ and add the word acid

27
Q

___________________ acids have monoatomic or polyatomic anions

A

Non-oxygen containing

28
Q

When naming non-oxygen containing acids write the name of the anion but change ide to ___________, add the prefix hydro and the word acid

29
Q

Ionic compounds that trap water within their structures

30
Q

When writing formulas for hydrates add a dot and the correct number of ________ taken from the prefix

31
Q

When naming binary ionic compounds, the _________ is written first and takes the same name as the element

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