Nomenclature Flashcards
Cr+3
Chromium (III) or Chromic
Mn+2
Manganese (II) or manganous
Fe+2
Iron (II) or ferrous
Fe+3
Iron (III) or ferric
Co+2
Cobalt (II) or Cobaltous
Ni+2
Nickel (II) or nickel
Cu+2
Copper (II) or cupric
An+2
Zinc
Ag+
Silver
Cd+2
Cadmium
Hg+2
Mercury (II) or mercuric
What is the formula of the ionic compound of Mg+2 and N-3
Mg3N2
What is the formula of the ionic compound of Ca+2 and PO4^-3
Ca3(PO4)2
Organic compounds are compounds that
Contain carbon atoms,
exceptions are CO2, carbonates, and cyanides.
Naming Inorganic Compounds
- Name the cation
2. Name the anion
Hg2 +2
Mercury (I) or mercurous
NH4 +1
Ammonium
CN-1
Cyanide
CO3 -2
Carbonate
HCO3 -1
Hydrogen carbonate or bicarbonate
C2H3O2 -1
Acetate
C2O4 -2
Oxalate
ClO -1
Hypochlorite
ClO2 -1
Chlorite
ClO3 -1
Chlorate