RADICAL Flashcards
1
Q
Radical/ Polyatomic Molecule
A
2 or more elements chemically combined acting as one element in a chemical reaction.
- always find them in ( ).
- they always have a charge.
2
Q
Sulfite
A
(SO3)-2
3
Q
Sulfate
A
(SO4)-2
4
Q
Tetraborate
A
(B4O7)-2
5
Q
Carbonate
A
(CO3)-2
6
Q
Borate
A
(BO3)-3
7
Q
Phosphite
A
(PO3)-3
8
Q
Phosphate
A
(PO4)-3
9
Q
Ammonium
A
(NH4)+1
10
Q
Hydroxide
A
(OH)-1
11
Q
Chlorate
A
(CIO3)-1
12
Q
Hypochlorite
A
(OCI)-1
13
Q
Bicarbonate
A
(HCO3)-1
14
Q
Nitrite
A
(NO2)-1
15
Q
Nitrate
A
(NO3)-1
16
Q
Cyanide
A
(CN)-1
17
Q
- REMINDER -
A
“ATES” have a higher # of oxygen atoms than “ITES”
ALL Metals have a positive valence
Metals are electron donors
Non-metals have negative valence
Non-metals & Halogen are electron receivers
