Rules For Names And Complex Writing Flashcards
1
Q
Is the metal or ligand written first
A
Metal
2
Q
What order does the ligand follow
A
Alphabetical order depending on binding ligand
3
Q
[ ] or ( )
A
Square
4
Q
Charge inside or outside bracket
A
Outside
5
Q
Neg ligand ending -ide then complex ending …
A
-o
6
Q
Ammonia =
A
Ammine
7
Q
Water
A
Aqua
8
Q
Iron
A
Ferrate
9
Q
If complex neg overall then ending …
A
-ate
10
Q
If complex is a salt =
A
Name of pos ion precedes name of neg ion
11
Q
Copper
A
Cuprate
