Nomenclature/Crossover Rule Flashcards

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1
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Define NOMENCLATURE

A

Naming a chemical compound and knowing it’s formula

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2
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What’s the CROSSOVER RULE

A

Switching two elements electric charger and remove charge (+/-)

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3
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The four steps of nomenclature

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1) write the two symbols 
               Ex: Al  O
2) indicate the number of each ion they make 
               Ex: Al(+3)  O(-2)
3) crossover numbers and remove charges 
               Ex: Al(2)  O(3)
4) reduce if possible 
               Ex: Al(4)  O(2) = Al(2)  O(1)
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4
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Silicon + Oxygen

Silicon (14 electrons)

Oxygen (8 electrons)

Solve final answer

A

Si O(2)

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5
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Characteristics of ionic bond

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Metal + nonmetal

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6
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How to name an ionic bond

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Name of metal + name of non metal ending with “ide”

Ex: CaS = Calcium Sulfide

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7
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Covalent bond characteristic

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All non metals

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8
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How to name covalent bond

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(Prefix/#) name of 1st + (prefix/#) name of 2nd + ending ide

Ex : N H(3) = Nitrogen trihydride

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9
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Name prefixes up to 5

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1) mono
2) di
3) tri
4) tetra
5) pentag

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10
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Example: 
Name    Li(2)  O
A

Lithium oxide

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11
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Where do u not use Mono

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The first prefix

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