polyatomic ions Flashcards
1
Q
nomenclature of binary compounds
A
full name of metal + stem of non metal + “ide”
ionic
2
Q
rules for polyatomic ions
A
most…
- carry - charge from 1- to 3-
- contain oxygen
- ends in “ate” “ite” “ide”
- only 2 positive ions –> ium
- many similar ones differ by 1 hydrogen (w hydrogen –> less negative)
3
Q
NO3-
A
nitrATE
4
Q
NO2-
A
NITRITE
5
Q
HSO4 2-
A
hydrogen sulfATE
6
Q
HCO3-
A
hydrogen carbonATE
7
Q
CN-
A
cyanIDE
8
Q
OH-
A
hydroXIDE
9
Q
NH4+
A
ammonium
10
Q
H3O+
A
hydronium
11
Q
HPO4-
A
hydrogen phospHATE
12
Q
SO4 2-
A
sulfATE
13
Q
CO3 2-
A
carbonATE
14
Q
PO4 3-
A
phosphATE