the PT Flashcards
1
Q
the PT only consists
A
of elements
2
Q
rules to naming compounds
A
prefixes indicate the number of atoms of an element
1. mono
2. di
3. tri
4. tetra
5. penta
3
Q
ions
A
are atoms or molecules that gained or lost 1 or more electrons
4
Q
polyatomic ion
A
when two or more atoms are bonded together in the ion
5
Q
subscripts
A
refer to how many atoms of the element are present
6
Q
we determine the charge using a
A
superscript
7
Q
metals on the left of the PT give off electrons forming
A
’+’ ions
8
Q
non-metals on the right of the PT gain electrons forming
A
’-‘ ions
