symbols, formulae and equation Flashcards
What is a binary compound?
a compound composed of only two elements
how do you name a binary compound?
use the name of the first element but change the ending of the second elements name to -ide
what happens if a compound contains more than two elements and one of the elements is oxygen?
the name will then end in -ate
what are the halogens?
what are the halogens?
Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine,
What are the diatomic elements?
H2, N2, O2, F2, Cl2, Br2, I2
what does aq mean
aqueous (dissolved in water)
what do ionic compounds dissolved in water (aq) do?
they will separate into ions
when a chemical reaction is made using up reactants what do they produce?
products
what is the ionic formula for methanoate?
HCOO-
what is the ionic formula for ethanoate?
CH3COO-