Nomenclature Part 1: Naming Anions Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monatomic anions?
A
anions from one atom of one element that want to have a Noble gas configuration
2
Q
What ending is given to monatomic anions?
A
we drop the last syllable and add the ending -ide
3
Q
Flourine
A
Flouride F-
4
Q
Chlorine
A
Chloride Cl-
5
Q
Oxygen
A
Oxide O2-
6
Q
Nitrogen
A
Nitride N3-
7
Q
What is a polyatomic anion?
A
anions that are formed from more than one atom, usually of more than one element
8
Q
What are the two endings for polyatomic anions that only form two polyatomic anions?
A
the one with more oxygen atoms gets the -ate ending and the one with less oxygen gets the -ite ending.
9
Q
SO4^2-
A
sulfate
10
Q
SO3^2-
A
sulfite
11
Q
PO4^3-
A
phosphate
12
Q
PO3^3-
A
phosphite
13
Q
NO3^-
A
nitrate
14
Q
NO2^-
A
nitrite
15
Q
CO3^2-
A
carbonate
