Nomenclature/Crossover Rule Flashcards
Define NOMENCLATURE
Naming a chemical compound and knowing it’s formula
What’s the CROSSOVER RULE
Switching two elements electric charger and remove charge (+/-)
The four steps of nomenclature
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)
Silicon + Oxygen
Silicon (14 electrons)
Oxygen (8 electrons)
Solve final answer
Si O(2)
Characteristics of ionic bond
Metal + nonmetal
How to name an ionic bond
Name of metal + name of non metal ending with “ide”
Ex: CaS = Calcium Sulfide
Covalent bond characteristic
All non metals
How to name covalent bond
(Prefix/#) name of 1st + (prefix/#) name of 2nd + ending ide
Ex : N H(3) = Nitrogen trihydride
Name prefixes up to 5
1) mono
2) di
3) tri
4) tetra
5) pentag
Example: Name Li(2) O
Lithium oxide
Where do u not use Mono
The first prefix